Live events archive

Here’s where I’ve been speaking at or appearing in recent years.

2021

19 October 2021 – Virtual launch event for the Exmoor Dark Sky Discovery Trail – Book a free space via Exmoor National Park website. [More details]

2020

20 March 2020 Bristol Astronomical Society – Dynamic Skies – the story of our changing Cosmos & a new revolution in astronomy POSTPONED – NEW DATE TBA. [More details]

August 2020 – Solarsphere music festival 2020 – TBA (public talk), Penmaenau Farm, Builth Wells, Wales. POSTPONED TO 2022. [More details]

2019

11 January 2019 – Plymouth Astronomical Society – Dynamic Skies – the story of our changing Cosmos & a new revolution in astronomy (public talk). [More details]

27 Jan 2019 – The Story of the Solar System – LIVE THEATRE SHOW – Exeter Phoenix (main auditorium), Exeter. [Show details] SOLD OUT

8-9 February 2019 – European AstroFest 2019 – Taking your first steps in nightscape astrophotography (public talk), Kensington Conference and Events Centre, London. [More details]

16 March 2019 – Launch of the Cotswolds Dark Skies Initiative‘Chasing Darkness’ (keynote talk) – Guiting Power, Gloucestershire. [More details]

10 August 2019 – The South West Astronomy Fair 2019 – Dynamic Skies – the story of our changing Cosmos & a new revolution in astronomy (public talk) – Norman Lockyer Observatory, Sidmouth. [More details]

17 August 2019 – The Story of the Solar System – LIVE THEATRE SHOW – The Bacon Theatre, Cheltenham. [Show details]

13 September 2019 – West Buckland SchoolDynamic Skies – the story of our changing Cosmos & a new revolution in astronomy (evening public talk & dinner – booking required)

16 October 2019 – Crewkerne & District Astronomical Society – Dynamic Skies – the story of our changing Cosmos & a new revolution in astronomy. [More details]

29 November 2019 – Malvern Hills AONB Partnership ‘Discovering Dark Skies’ event‘Chasing Darkness’ (public talk), Castlemorton, Malvern Hills. SOLD OUT

2018

The Story of the Solar System – LIVE THEATRE SHOW – The Redgrave Theatre, Bristol – 24 February 2018. [Show details] [SOLD OUT]

The 2018 North West Astronomy Festival Dynamic Skies – the story of our changing Cosmos & a new revolution in astronomy (public talk) – 7 July 2018. [More details]

Solarsphere music festivalDynamic Skies – the story of our changing Cosmos & a new revolution in astronomy (public talk) – 11 August 2018. [More details]

Dark Sky Destinations ‘Introduction to nightscape astrophotography’ course  – The Exmoor White Horse Inn, Exford, Exmoor National Park – 8 September 2018. [Booking essential – more details]

Flamsteed Astronomical Society – Dynamic Skies – the story of our changing Cosmos & a new revolution in astronomy – National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London – 10 December 2018. [SOLD OUT]

2017

European Astrofest 2017 Dynamic Skies – the story of our changing Cosmos & a new revolution in astronomy – 10-11 February 2017, Kensington Conference and Events Centre, London. [More details]

Wycombe Astronomical Society Alien worlds – the extraordinary inhabitants of the Milky Way – 19 April 2017. [More details]

Cotswold Astronomical SocietySecrets of celestial light – 8 July 2017. [More details]

Omega Holidays 2017 total solar eclipse trip, Idaho, USA – Will will be the guest astronomer on this trip – 18-24 August 2017. [More details]

Exmoor Dark Skies Festival – public talk – Exmoor’s dark skies & the spectacle of the Northern Lights – 20 October 2017. [More details]

Cardiff Astronomical Society The science & spectacle of the Northern Lights – 2 November 2017. [More details]

2016

Wycombe Astronomical Society – The Science and Spectacle of the Northern Lights – 18 May 2016. [More details]

Solarsphere music festival 2016 – The Science and Spectacle of the Northern Lights – 14 August 2016, Penmaenau Farm, Builth Wells, Wales[More details]

Skellig Star Party 2016 – The Science and Spectacle of the Northern Lights – 26-28 August 2016, Kerry International Dark Sky Reserve, Ireland. [More details]

Encounters Cultural Festival 2016 – The Science and Spectacle of the Northern Lights – 20 October 2016, Airdrie Library, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. [More details]

The Story of the Solar System – LIVE THEATRE SHOW – 19 November 2016, Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre, Somerset. [More details]

Bromsgrove Astronomical Society – The Science and Spectacle of the Northern Lights – 21 November 2016. [More details]

The Royal Observatory Greenwich – ‘An evening of astrophotography’ panel discussion – 24 November 2016, Greenwich, London. [More details]

2015

Cardiff Astronomical SocietySecrets of Celestial Light – 22 January 2015, Cardiff University, Department of Physics & Astronomy, Newport Road, Cardiff. [More details]

Bristol Astronomical SocietySecrets of Celestial Light – 30 January 2015, Bristol Grammar School, University Road, Bristol, BS8 1SR. [More details]

Omega Holidays Northern Lights flight – Exeter Airport – Will will be one of the guest astronomers on this flight – 15 February 2015. [Details].

Omega Holidays Northern Lights flight – Doncaster Airport – Will will be one of the guest astronomers on this flight – 19 February 2015. [Details].

Omega Holidays total solar eclipse trip, Faroe Islands – guest astronomer – 20 March 2015  [More details]

Wells & Mendip Astronomers Stargazing LIVE eventAlien worlds: the extraordinary inhabitants of the Milky Way – 28th March 2015, Wells Town Hall. [More details]

The 2015 North West Astronomy Festival The Science and Spectacle of the Northern Lights & book signing – Saturday 27th June 2015, The Heath, Runcorn, Cheshire. [More details]

Solarsphere music festivalAlien worlds: the extraordinary inhabitants of the Milky Way – Saturday 15th August 2015, Penmaenau Farm, Powys, Wales. [More details]

Cambridge Astronomical AssociationAlien worlds: the extraordinary inhabitants of the Milky Way – Friday 21st August 2015, Institute of Astronomy, Cambridge. [More details]

Royal Observatory Greenwich – ‘An evening of astrophotography’ panel discussion – 28th November 2015 – Royal Observatory Greenwich, London. [More details]

2014

Omega Holidays Northern Lights flight – Exeter Airport – Will will be one of the guest astronomers on this flight – 22 February 2014. [More details].

Omega Holidays Northern Lights flight – Bristol Airport – Will will be one of the guest astronomers on this flight – 25 February 2014. [More details].

Cosmos Star Party 2014Alien worlds: the extraordinary inhabitants of the Milky Way – Saturday 5 April 2014, Tullamore, County Offaly, Ireland. [More details]

The International Astronomy Show 2014 – Alien worlds: the extraordinary inhabitants of the Milky Way – Saturday 7 June 2014, Warwickshire Exhibition Centre. [More details and ticket purchasing.]

Taunton Wildlife Week – stargazing event – Sunday 8 June 2014, Somerset Wildlife Trust headquarters, Taunton. [More details]

The 2014 South West Astronomy Fair Alien worlds: the extraordinary inhabitants of the Milky Way – Saturday 9 August 2014, The Norman Lockyer Observatory, Sidmouth, Devon. [More details.]

Beckington Astronomical Society – Secrets of Celestial Light – Friday 19 September 2014,  Beckington Baptist Church Hall, Beckington, Somerset, BA11 6TD. [More details]

The North West Astronomy FestivalSecrets of Celestial Light & book signing – Saturday 11 October 2014, The Heath, Runcorn, Cheshire. [More details]

Tour of the Universe – guest appearance & book signing – Monday 20 October 2014, The Nottingham Playhouse, Nottingham. [More details]

2013

Omega Holidays Northern Lights flight – Exeter Airport – Will will be one of the guest astronomers on this flight – 30 November 2013. [More details].