Adults Only evenings

It's your turn! Planetarium shows and events from 6pm-10pm

Coming up: Thurs 14th June "Bodies" & Weds 4th July "Taste". 

   

Visit the planetarium and explore our exhibition in a calmer atmosphere. And without feeling that you should let the children have a go next! 

Shop and cafe open until 9:15pm. The cafe is open from 5:30pm and serves alcoholic drinks (limited selection). Please note you can't take drinks into the planetarium.

Admission: £6.50, includes entry to one planetarium show (add another for £2) and free events. No concessionary rates as this is already a great deal!

Pre-book tickets on 01962 891925, 9-10am & 2-4pm weekdays (else leave a message and we'll call you back). Bookings open when schedule is confirmed below.

Strictly ages 18yr+ (if you're lucky enough to look younger, please bring ID).

 Thurs 14th June: "Bodies"

6pm

 Doors Open
6:30pm

Planetarium: Flight Through the Universe (40min live show)
7:30pm

Planetarium: Cell! Cell! Cell! (24min NEW film show)
8:20pm

Free* 30min lecture: TB or not TB: what's eating her? , Nicole Slavin, University of Westminster.

An historical and scientific exploration of one of humanity's oldest known diseases, Tuberculosis. This deadly disease simutaneously terrified and fascinated artists, composers and writers over the centuries, bewitching them into romanticising and sexualising this ravager of bodies. Why is it crucial to revisit this history in 2012, and what's it got to do with Hello Kitty and opera?
9:20pm

Planetarium: Flight Through the Universe (40min live show)
10pm End

Free* drop-in displays & activities (more tbc):

Sensory Illusions: Every part of body is a liar! James Thomas will show you that you can trust nothing your body tells you.

River Park Leisure Centre: meet a sports scientist and his skeleton friend to find out how your body works and changes as you train. 

The Physiological Society will be here also, with display stand and activities.

*Free with admission 

 Weds 4th July: "Taste"

6pm

 Doors Open
6:30pm

Planetarium: Flight Through the Universe (40min live show)
7:30pm

Planetarium: Cell! Cell! Cell! (24min film show)
8:20pm

Free* 30min lecture: Poisons, Kathryn Harkup & Anna Tanczos, University of Surrey.

Has your partner been asking about insurance? Does your tea taste funny? Do you have a rich relative tenaciously clinging to life? This is the talk for you! This talks is a potted history of classic poisons, poisoner's and their victims. Expect mad monks, lethal umbrellas and deadly wallpaper (plus a few handy hints for your defence barrister).*

*Legal Disclaimer: this talk is designed as information rather than recommendation. The speakers cannot be held responsible for any subsequent unexplained deaths in the local area. Any notes taken in the talk can and will be used in evidence.
9:20pm

Planetarium: Flight Through the Universe (40min live show)
10pm End

 Additional free* drop-in activities & displays tbc. Please check back closer to date.

*Free with admission

Other dates:

We expect this series to continue from September, more details soon!

Weds 5th Sept, Thurs 4th Oct, Thurs 8th Nov & Weds 5th Dec.

Feedback from our visitors:

I came last night to the adults only evening.  I just wanted to say a huge thank you. It was absolutely brilliant fun, feeling like a kid again and very informative. The staff were so enthusiastic. I will most definitely be coming again, telling all my friends and even bringing my son on a non-adults evening. (Sophie, by email)

Came to last week's adult evening as my Birthday treat. Now OH, who came with me, is taking up Astronomy as their own hobby!  (@RiK_Tripp, by twitter)

Visited the first 'Adults Only' evening. Had an absolutely super time, without feeling that "kids should go first!" We will be back and bring some of our friends. I loved the planetarium show and hope to meet some like minded people. 11 out of 10! :)    (from anonymous feedback form)