From Batter to Bubbles!

Celebrate Pancake Day with chemist, science communicator, and Great British Bake Off finalist Josh Smalley!

Join us for a family-friendly adventure into the chemistry of pancakes as we uncover the surprising science behind the perfect stack.

Expect live demonstrations and eye-opening experiments, as well as the chance to explore the hidden world of pancakes through powerful microscopy, zooming in on ingredients close-up, live on stage. Complete with a grand finale of pancake flipping and a spectacular burst of liquid nitrogen ice cream!

With Josh’s expertise in bringing science to life through food, this fun show blends education with entertainment for audiences of all ages. Featuring audience participation, live cooking, and tasty science experiments throughout.

Tickets £8, booking essential
Recommended for ages 8+
The Blake Studio, Norwich School
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Access Information

We offer free Essential Companion tickets for those with access requirements and need someone to accompany them to make their visit easier and more comfortable. These can be booked online at the same time as booking a ticket to this event.

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About Dr Josh Smalley

Josh is a passionate science communicator, presenter and celebrity baker, with a doctorate in chemical biology. A finalist of the 2023 series of The Great British Bake Off, in 2024 Josh founded the Science Kitchen at the University of Leicester, where he brings together the worlds of science and baking to deliver lectures, demonstrations and videos to inspire the next generation of scientists.

Josh has presented public shows at the Royal Institution, Cheltenham Science Festival, Edinburgh Science and the National Space Centre. He has hosted Science of Baking webinars with the likes of the Royal Society of Chemistry, written for the New Scientist, and frequently deliver talks at schools and universities.