This is a past event that has already taken place. Sorry if you missed it, find out about future events on our what's on page.
Pythagorean Cabaret
Mon 3 Nov 2014
Location: Guildhall Theatre
Running Time: 2 hours 20 minutes - approximate, including any interval(s).
About the event
Engineer and science broadcaster Rhys Phillips hosts an evening of scientific entertainment – a night of comedy, music, magic and other art forms used to present scientific and engineering themes and ideas.
Expect mathematical proof that today’s pop musicians are lazy, mind reading demonstrations and Bohemian Rhapsody as you’ve never heard it performed before!
Suitable for ages 14 years plus.
Sky at Night Presenter Chris North will present a fascinating insight into the night’s sky http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/5cjnRYPYmM8WyW84hBYRsr4/dr-chris-north
Science Rapper Jon Chase will perform a variety of science raps: http://www.scienceraps.co.uk/rap_science_index.html
Research engineer and broadcaster Rhys Phillips will use maths to ask why all pop music sounds the same http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/radio
Systems engineer and magician Jon Holt will show how many magic tricks can be explained by maths and engineering http://www.jonholtmagic.co.uk/
Phil Leichauer will present his musical lightning machine!