O Chemis-tree, O Chemis-tree! (Family)
The Royal Institution of Great Britain , 21 Albemarle Street , London, W1S 4BS
O Chemis-tree, O Chemis-tree! (Family)
21 Albemarle Street , London, W1S 4BS
Description
From the bang of a cracker and sparkle of fairy lights to fragrant warming spices and the taste of Christmas dinner, the festive season is a feast for the senses. But how much chemistry is hiding behind it all?
Join chemist and science communicator Josh Smalley for a festive journey packed with demonstrations, experiments and the fascinating history behind some of our favourite Christmas traditions. Create dazzling silver-mirror baubles, see the evolution of tinsel, explore the science of glow sticks and, of course, ignite a Christmas pudding!
Along the way, we’ll hang each festive favourite on our very own ‘chemis-tree’, uncovering the chemistry behind Christmas as we go.
How To Get Your Tickets
1. Book your desired number of tickets and await an email from us confirming your order. This is NOT a ticket.
2. Present your confirmation on arrival at the venue. Ensure that you take personal ID with you or you may be turned away
Pricing Information
• For this event, there are two ticket types: Free Tickets, and Free Tickets with £5 Donation + TFG booking fee
• For Free Tickets, no further payment applies beyond the TFG booking fee
• For Free Tickets with £5 Donation + TFG booking fee, the total payable per ticket is £7.95. The full £5 donation goes straight to the Royal Institution to continue their excellent scientific education work
• Please note: Tickets for RI Members and RI Patrons retail at £7.90 on the third-party site
Additional Information
• This is a theatre event for children and adults to enjoy together. We recommend our family talks for children aged 7–13, though they can be enjoyed by audiences of all ages.
• Doors open at 2:15pm. Event starts at 2:30pm
• For further event information, please visit here
Accessibility Information
• Please note: We recommend, where you have specific access requirements, bookings are made directly through the event organiser, however, we are here to assist where possible. Please get in touch with us prior to booking if you have access requirements. For accessibility information, please visit here
Key Terms of Sale
• Tickets are non-refundable / non-exchangeable
• Tickets cannot be resold or transferred
• The account holder must be in attendance at the event
These are the key terms. Full terms apply and are available here
Genre
Dates & times
Monday, 21 Dec 2026 2:30pm to 3:45pm
Important information - please read
From the bang of a cracker and sparkle of fairy lights to fragrant warming spices and the taste of Christmas dinner, the festive season is a feast for the senses. But how much chemistry is hiding behind it all?
Join chemist and science communicator Josh Smalley for a festive journey packed with demonstrations, experiments and the fascinating history behind some of our favourite Christmas traditions. Create dazzling silver-mirror baubles, see the evolution of tinsel, explore the science of glow sticks and, of course, ignite a Christmas pudding!
Along the way, we’ll hang each festive favourite on our very own ‘chemis-tree’, uncovering the chemistry behind Christmas as we go.
How To Get Your Tickets
1. Book your desired number of tickets and await an email from us confirming your order. This is NOT a ticket.
2. Present your confirmation on arrival at the venue. Ensure that you take personal ID with you or you may be turned away
Pricing Information
• For this event, there are two ticket types: Free Tickets, and Free Tickets with £5 Donation + TFG booking fee
• For Free Tickets, no further payment applies beyond the TFG booking fee
• For Free Tickets with £5 Donation + TFG booking fee, the total payable per ticket is £7.95. The full £5 donation goes straight to the Royal Institution to continue their excellent scientific education work
• Please note: Tickets for RI Members and RI Patrons retail at £7.90 on the third-party site
Additional Information
• This is a theatre event for children and adults to enjoy together. We recommend our family talks for children aged 7–13, though they can be enjoyed by audiences of all ages.
• Doors open at 2:15pm. Event starts at 2:30pm
• For further event information, please visit here
Accessibility Information
• Please note: We recommend, where you have specific access requirements, bookings are made directly through the event organiser, however, we are here to assist where possible. Please get in touch with us prior to booking if you have access requirements. For accessibility information, please visit here
Key Terms of Sale
• Tickets are non-refundable / non-exchangeable
• Tickets cannot be resold or transferred
• The account holder must be in attendance at the event
These are the key terms. Full terms apply and are available here
Genre
Tickets
You may purchase a maximum of 4 tickets for this event.Location
The Royal Institution of Great Britain
21 Albemarle Street
London
W1S 4BS