The Night Sky Show

Adrian West brings The Night Sky Show to the Oval Hall at Sheffield City Hall on Sunday 15 November, starting at 17:30. West is an astronomer and author who performs under the name VirtualAstro, and this is the same sell-out show he's been taking around the country.

It's a visual show that leans on big-screen effects to take you on a journey across the cosmos, weaving science fiction and science fact together in a way that's easy to follow. The whole thing is built around the big screen, so it's as much about what you see as what you hear. It's designed for anyone who looks up at the night sky and wonders, with no heavy-going science and a tone that keeps it accessible. The show is recommended for general audiences aged 8 and over, so it works as a family outing as much as a solo trip.

West describes the result as a fun and memorable performance, and the show has earned a reputation for selling out. If you've ever wanted to get your head around the scale of the universe without feeling like you're sitting through a physics lecture, this is exactly that kind of evening. It's less about the equations and more about the big picture.

It's on Sunday 15 November at 17:30 in the Oval Hall, part of Sheffield City Hall on Barkers Pool, S1 2JA. Recommended for ages 8 and over.