Festival of Science: Space
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Royal Albert Hall, London, 5 May–10 July
The first of a new series of science festivals taking place at the Royal Albert Hall kicks off this month, beginning with an exploration of the Universe around us. With events taking place up until July, Festival of Science: Space has a packed programme filled with talks, live music, theatre, film screenings and events suitable for young and old.
Enjoy a ‘Space Spectacular’ with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, performing the music of Holst, Strauss and John Williams, and hear a live recital of music by the 18th century astronomer Sir William Herschel.
Find out about the exploration of Mars from Prof David Southwood and Prof Sanjeev Gupta, and learn about the Cassini mission to Saturn from Prof Michele Dougherty, Principal Investigator for the spacecraft’s magnetometer. Join astronaut Chris Hadfield and The
Infinite Monkey Cage host Robin Ince for an evening of science, music and comedy in Space Shambles, and discover the science behind some famous sci-fi films with astrophysicist Dr Roberto Trotta.
Shows aimed at children and young people include a celebration of Albert Einstein; the Ensonglopedia of Science; an imaginary intergalactic trip in A Strange New Space; and a spacethemed orchestral adventure.
For the full programme and tickets visit the Royal Albert Hall’s website.