LEGENDARY TV presenter Johnny Ball will be discussing his joy of mathematics at a flagship celebration of art, culture and science.
The 81-year-old has championed the way for mathematics and science to over a million of youngsters for the past 40 years.
Ball will be discussing ‘The Wonder of Numbers’ when he appears at the Bonar Hall on October 19, Saturday.
The Festival of the Future will offer children the chance to listen to best-selling authors, theatre groups, leading academics and local creative professionals who will lead the family- focused events.
The fun filled festival will be held from 16 to October 20 as part of the University of Dundee’s flagship celebration of art, culture and science.
Programme director Emma Beatt said, “This festival is about looking towards the future and there is no more important consideration than the young people who will go on to shape the world in years to come.
“The events we have lined up are both entertaining and educational. They will be learning while they have fun and having fun while they learn. Johnny Ball has taught generations to love science and we are very excited to be welcoming him to Dundee as part of our fantastic programme.
“The Festival takes place in the October holidays so we hope lots of families will join us for the performances, workshops, book events, tours and other events taking place across five packed days.”
Other events for youngsters taking place during the Festival’s five-day run include the Dundee Remix Comic Workshop and Slug by Visible Fictions (both 16 October), Mars Odyssey (17 October), The Whirlybird by Ecodrama (18 October) and Toothy Tigers (20 October).
Each day of the programme will feature events aimed at children, young people and adults, debates with academics and external speakers and high-profile events featuring prestigious figures from the worlds of science and culture. Dance, theatre, music and comedy performances will also take place.
More information about Festival of the Future visit www.dundee.ac.uk/futurefest.
