The headliners have been revealed for a major city-wide festival and it includes a Strictly Come Dancing star.
Norwich Science Festival returns from Saturday, February 15 to Saturday, February 22 2025.
Expect a jam-packed programme of shows, talks and workshops, with something for all ages.
Topping the bill are wildlife expert, presenter and author Steve Backshall MBE and former principal of The Royal Ballet, Dame Darcey Bussell.
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On February 15, the first day of the festival, Backshall will share his awe-inspiring encounters with whales in a talk for families at the University of East Anglia.
In the evening, he will appear in conversation with local evolutionary biologist and Norwich Science Festival patron, Professor Ben Garrod.
The festival will close on February 22 with a glittering evening of conversation and dance between former Strictly judge Bussell and Dr Peter Lovatt, known affectionately as Dr Dance, at Norwich Theatre Royal.
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Other shows newly announced for Norwich Science Festival 2025:
-The Explorer Dome planetarium will transport you to new worlds - The Forum, February 15-19
-A fermentation workshop with River Cottage’s Rachel de Thample - Yalm Food Hall, February 16
-Dr Jess French and Professor Ben Garrod are back with their Animal Top Trumps show -The Blake Studio, Norwich School, February 16
-Comedian, presenter and physicist Lieven Scheire uncovers the power of artificial intelligence -Norwich Theatre Playhouse, February 18
-Join Dr Adam Rutherford for a powerful discussion in How to Argue with a Racist - Norwich Theatre Playhouse, February 20
-The Animal Dissection Live is back for 2025 with Dr Jess French and Professor Ben Garrod - The Explorium Marquee, The Forum, February 22
The full line-up of events, talks and shows for Norwich Science Festival 2025 will be unveiled on Thursday, November 28 at 11am, with tickets for sale at norwichsciencefestival.co.uk.
Norwich Science Festival is presented by The Forum.
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