About This Event

This is a **theatre** and **livestream** talk from the **Royal Institution of Great Britain.** Chemist **Andrew Szydlo** returns with a spectacular, demo-filled celebration of some of the most important chemistry pioneers. **ADVANCE BOOKING AND PAYMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS TALK.** **More details and booking instructions on the RI web site:** **[https://www.rigb.org/whats-on/extraordinary-chemical-experiments-which-shaped-todays-world](https://www.rigb.org/whats-on/extraordinary-chemical-experiments-which-shaped-todays-world)** **SUMMARY** Ri favourite **Andrew Szydlo** brings another spectacular show, celebrating the scientists who laid the foundations of modern chemistry. Witness stunning experiments from the work of several European chemists; experiments which played key roles in the development of different branches of chemistry over the last three centuries. Covering a wide range of topics, including analysis, diffusion, dyestuffs, explosives, electrochemistry, gases, perfumes, plants, polymers and solutions, you'll discover the names and stories of extraordinary characters, both known and unknown. From Auer to Faraday, via Bergmann, Bunsen, Davy, Hofmann, Liebig, Lavoisier, Priestley, Ruprecht, Olszewski, Scheele, Sørensen, Tsvet and many more, be prepared for dramatic colour changes, fire, smoke, bangs, smells and surprises! This event celebrates the launch of the book "111 European Chemists", of which Andrew is co-author. Copies will be available for purchase after the talk. This is a **theatre** and **livestream** event for an adult audience, where the speakers and audience in our Theatre are joined by our audience online. **The livestream will go live around 6.55pm, and the talk will begin at 7.00pm. If you register but miss the livestream, the video will be available to you via the same link for two weeks after the event date.** For more information on livestreams, see the information below, or [visit our FAQs page](https://www.rigb.org/whats/faqs-ri-lives

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