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Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock: Starchild
Join the BAFTA nominated broadcaster and leading space scientist for a night of inspiration and wonder as she shares her personal journey from Camden to the stars.
Maggie Aderin-Pocock’s destiny was always written in the stars. She first dreamed of going into space as a three year old inspired by The Clangers; today, as the host of The Sky at Night she is the heir to Sir Patrick Moore and a beloved guide to the wonder and majesty of the universe. As a scientist, her work on groundbreaking technology including the James Webb and Gemini telescopes has illuminated the cosmos, delivering the most spectacular images yet seen of the deepest reaches of space.
Now she joins us live on stage to share her story: from a tumultuous childhood ricocheting between parents and schools to becoming one of Britain’s most revered scientific talents, nurturing the next generation of scientists and even earning the accolade of a Barbie doll in her likeness! Maggie will share her deep passion for space and stories from her extraordinary life and career – inspiring you to follow your dreams and defy limitations.
For anyone who has ever looked up at the night sky with awe and wonder, this is a truly unmissable chance to hear from one of the scientific heroes of our age.
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Ticket Prices
General Admission – £39.95
Concessions – £24.95
Duration
1 hour and 15 minutes (without an interval)
Dates
23 March 2026
Space Scientist
Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock is a space scientist, author and broadcaster whose lifelong passion is making the wonders of the universe accessible to everyone. Over her career, she has created bespoke scientific instruments in both industrial and academic environments, including satellites that monitor climate change and contributing to the James Webb Space Telescope. In 2004, Maggie founded Science Innovation Ltd, a company dedicated to inspiring the next generation of scientists and engineers, particularly from underrepresented backgrounds. She is a BAFTA-nominated TV presenter, working on documentaries, children’s factual television and comedy shows, and a bestselling author. She also co-hosts the world’s longest-running science programme, The Sky at Night, and gave the 200th anniversary Christmas Lectures at the Royal Institution. Her contributions to the field have also earned her an Institute of Physics Gold Medal, a Barbie doll in her likeness and roles as President of the British Science Association and Chancellor of the University of Leicester. In 2024, she was knighted in the New Year’s Honours list for her services to science education and diversity.