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Maths Inspiration Theatre Shows, Autumn 2026 and Spring 2027

Maths Inspiration · United Kingdom

Interactive maths lecture shows for 14 to 17 year olds in theatres across England, with leading maths speakers presenting mathematics in real-world contexts. Teachers book seats for Year 11 and 12 groups.

Grade
Year 11–12
Same as Grades 10–11 in the US
Age
14–17
School attendance
United Kingdom
Entry
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Each show features three speakers and a host, such as Ben Sparks, Matt Parker, James Grime and Katie Steckles, on topics from video-game maths to chaos theory. The programme began in 2004 and has reached over 300,000 teenagers. A parallel spring event, Maths Fest, is aimed at sixth formers and Year 11s already keen on maths.

Topics

MathematicsTheatre showEnrichmentYear 11Year 12
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