Helen Sharman: Space for the Future
Join Britain’s first-ever astronaut Helen Sharman for a unique evening as she reflects on her trailblazing 1991 mission into space and shares her views on the future of human spaceflight and the exciting science that such missions may lead to. Featuring special guest Robin Ince.
Very few people know what it’s really like to truly travel beyond Earth.
What is the future of space, and is there space for the future of all of us? In the second half of the show, Helen will be joined on stage by the multi-award-winning comedian, author and science broadcaster Robin Ince to share more fascinating insights into how space exploration is evolving and take your questions about the challenges we face on Earth and the scientific discoveries that could lie ahead
This event will last for approximately 105 minutes, including an interval.
Concessions & Under 30s tickets
Kings Place Concessions Tickets
We want to ensure that people who may be struggling financially to purchase a ticket can still enjoy visiting Kings Place. A limited number of concessions tickets will be allocated on selected events. This discount will automatically be applied in your shopping basket if you are registered for this scheme and an allocation is available.
For more information on registering please visit https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/your-visit/ticketing-information/concessions/
Concessions tickets are accessible for people on the following criteria (for more information visit our FAQs)
- Pension Credit
- Universal Credit
- Disability Benefit
- Income Support or Job Seekers allowance
- Students
£10 ‘Under 30s’ tickets
A limited number of £10 tickets are available for certain shows to attendees aged under 30. To access Under 30s tickets, update your account with your Date of Birth. Please visit the account centre to add your Date of Birth.
If £10 tickets are available, the ticket discount will apply automatically at checkout. If the discount does not apply, this means all ‘Under 30s’ tickets have sold out for the performance.
Please note that proof of age may be requested at the venue.
Plan your visit
Getting here
Kings Place is situated just a few minutes’ walk from King’s Cross and St Pancras stations, one of the most connected locations in London and now the biggest transport hub in Europe.
Our address is:
90 York Way, London, N1 9AG.
The Venue
Our performance spaces are situated on the lower ground floor. Hall One, Hall Two and St Pancras are located in level -2, reached by stairs, escalator and lift from the ground floor entrance level.
Event Times
Door times indicate auditorium entrance times only. Visitors are welcome to enjoy the Kings Place seating areas, gallery-level art, canal-side terrace, café, restaurant and bar throughout the day and evening.
- Our events begin promptly at the advertised start time. Typically, there is no support unless otherwise stated.
- We recommend arriving in good time before the performance. The Hall doors will open 30 minutes before the performance to allow time to take your seats, or to choose a space for standing shows.
- Latecomers will be admitted at a suitable break in the performance where possible
Access
We aim to make your visit to Kings Place as comfortable as possible. For more information about the accessibility of Kings Place, including details about our Access Scheme, please visit this page.
If you would like to discuss your access requirements with a member of our team, please get in touch with the Box Office team at info@kingsplace.co.uk.
Food & Drink
Rotunda Bar & Restaurant
Rotunda, situated on the ground floor of Kings Place, offers a unique dining and drinking experience alongside Regent’s Canal. The concert bar in the venue foyer will also be open for select events.
Green & Fortune Café
Recently re-furbished and now open with a new look, the Green & Fortune Café is open for selected concerts. Serving hot and cold food and drinks, including sandwiches, salads, soup, stew and a pie of the day, alongside a choice of cakes made by the on-site bakery team. See here for selected concert dates and standard opening hours.
About Helen Sherman
In 1991, Helen Sharman etched herself into history when she became the first ever British astronaut. With a PhD in chemistry, she was chosen from a pool of 13,000 applicants after responding to an advert on the radio. After 18 months of spaceflight training, Helen launched into space and spent eight days orbiting the Earth aboard the Mir space station, the first ever woman to visit the station, conducting medical, agricultural and chemical experiments. On her return to Earth, Helen became a science ambassador and speaker and was awarded an OBE in 1993. She is a true pioneer of space travel and research.
About Robin Ince
Robin Ince is many things. A multi-award-winning comedian, author, broadcaster, bibliomaniac, poet and a populariser of scientific ideas. He is perhaps best known as the former co-host and co-creator of the Sony Gold Award and Rose D’Or-winning BBC series The Infinite Monkey Cage and the pioneering variety show Nine Lessons and Carols for Curious People. As a stand-up, Robin has toured the world, and as an author, he is a two-time winner of the Booksellers Association Author of the Year award. A true pioneer in the world of science entertainment, Robin has received an Honorary Fellowship of UCL, an honorary doctorate from Royal Holloway College (University of London), and is a fellow of the British Science Association.