Talks and shows

Rapid motion through space: An incomplete history of speed

The Cosmic Shambles Network presents a world premiere.

Image credit: Cosmic Shambles Network

This unique event will be a panel discussion about the Cosmic Shambles Network’s first feature length documentary film plus the world premiere screening of this documentary. The panel will be chaired by Robin Ince with experts including the film’s Director Trent Burton, Dr Helen Czerski, Matt Parker and more. 

Rapid Motion Through Space is the highly anticipated debut feature-length film from The Cosmic Shambles Network, who for many years have been renowned for their critically acclaimed science entertainment-based documentary series, podcasts and live events. 

The ground-breaking documentary is presented by TV reporter and host for both MotoGP and the W Series, Amy Reynolds, and features fascinating exclusive input from a wonderfully wide-ranging mix of scientists, engineers, sportspeople (and a about a hundred thousand snails) focusing on the many incarnations of speed and how it affects us all on land, sea, sky, space and even in our thoughts.

The film will feature commentary from some of the world’s leading specialists on all aspects of speed including astronaut Helen Sharman, 2021 Moto2 World Champion Remy Gardner, McLaren F1 Team aerodynamics engineer Emel Cankaya and Olympic sprint medallist Desiree Henry and many more. Viewers can also expect input from some Shambles regulars including Prof Jim Al-Khalili, Prof Chris Jackson, Robin, Matt and Helen.



You can see a trailer for the documentary here.

Event type

This is a theatre only event where the speakers and audience are together in our Theatre.

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About The Cosmic Shambles Network

For over a decade The Cosmic Shambles Network (The CSN) has created and curates digital and live content, bringing together the world’s leading scientists, comedians, writers and performers to produce entertainment for curious minds.

In 2020 The CSN were presented with a Chortle Lockdown Legends Award for The Stay At Home Festival, an online festival of over 100 shows combining science, comedy, poetry and music, produced from March to July 2020 in reaction to the first UK lockdown, resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. 

They also produce the hugely popular seasonal shows – Nine Lessons and Carols for Curious People at London’s King’s Place and co-produce Brian Cox and Robin Ince’s Compendium of Reason at London’s iconic Royal Albert Hall. 

Timing

Doors to the theatre will open at 6.45pm and the talk will begin at 7.00pm.

Accessibility

The event will take place on the first floor and there is step-free access from the street via lift.

The closest underground station is Green Park, which is step-free.

There is space at floor level in the theatre for wheelchair users.

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Our theatre is equipped with an Audio Induction Loop. 

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