A 75-minute participatory event combining improvised music, live dark matter science, inclusive dance and a guided movement workshop.

Dark matter makes up most of the universe. It is invisible, but we see its effects via forces shaping everything around us. Experience science, music, dance and discovery, in one room, at the same time.

In this extraordinary 75-minute event, Oxford Improvisers fill the room with a live cosmic soundscape while Dr Kimberly Palladino, one of the world's leading dark matter hunters, guides us through the science at the frontier of particle physics. Dancers, musicians and you will be invited to respond in movement, tracing the invisible forces that hold galaxies together.

No experience necessary to join the optional guided movement element, and feel the physics for yourself. Suitable for all ages.

Event format: PERFORMANCE

Age: 7–12 yrs, Teenage, Adult

Event duration: 1 hour 15

Event start: 4.30pm

Ticketing: Pay What You Decide (PWYD)

To make a PWYD booking, book 1 PWYD ticket for the group, then add extra FREE tickets for the rest of your party. This means only one payment is needed for the whole group — you choose what to pay within the PWYD booking. This process is needed because Eventbrite treats a single PWYD ticket as the donation for the whole group — the PWYD ticket covers the donation (one ticket), and FREE tickets cover the rest of your party.

Parking: on-site parking available

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IF Oxford uses Pay What You Decide (PWYD) ticketing, which means you can choose to pay whatever you want – or can afford. You can make your donation during booking, at the event, or afterwards. Please note, there is a free ticket option with this event.

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Ages are a guide only, under-16s to be accompanied by a responsible adult.

The Festival reserves the right to modify event formats and manage the audience in accordance with the Festival's Attendance Policy:

if-oxford.com/attendance-policy

IF Oxford is run by The Oxfordshire Science Festival (charity #1151361) and your donation may be eligible for Gift Aid, where a charity can claim back an extra 25% of your donation at no cost to you.

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