The RI Demo Team and Innovator in Residence David Ricketts bring a modern interpretation of Michael Faraday's famous Christmas Lecture series — originally given as six separate lectures in the 19th century, with over 700 people attending the final performance in 1861. This reimagined single-lecture version distils the essential content into one captivating evening of chemistry and physics demonstrations.
Discover how a humble candle reveals the principles of the physical world and life itself. Through a carefully curated selection of live experiments, the Demo Team explores combustion, light, matter and energy in ways that make abstract science tangible and engaging. Faraday's original lectures were celebrated for their clarity and wonder — this production honours that legacy while bringing contemporary perspective to timeless demonstrations.
Presented at the Royal Institution, 21 Albemarle Street, London. Evening performance at 7:00pm.
