Adam Spencer: Numb and Number

Dates: 10 August 2024

Times: Doors: 12pm; Show: 12.30pm - 1.40pm

Venue: City Hall

Australia’s favourite maths nerd is here to blow your mind with a few of his favourite numerical nerdities. What is the biggest prime number we have ever discovered? Are some infinities bigger than others? What can I do with a deck of cars that has never happened before in the history of the universe? All this and a bellyful of laughs in his first Tasmanian maths show ever.

If you choose to add a signed copy of one of Adam’s books at checkout, you can pick it up at the show. Book purchasers can catch up with Adam after the show for a custom inscription. 

DOUBLE HEADER!
Catch Adam Spencer and Dr Karl back-to-back! Book the double-header at checkout for a mind-blowing afternoon.

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More about Beaker Street Festival 
Beaker Street Festival is a week-long celebration of science and art in Lutruwita/Tasmania each August. Now in its eighth year, Beaker Street Festival promises a mix of wonder, flavour, and scientifically proven fun. The Festival invites adults from all walks of life to delve into today’s hottest topics with a packed program of science-infused entertainment and discussions, while experiencing the best of Tasmanian environments and culture. View the entire program at www.beakerstreet.com.au 

BEAKER STREET FESTIVAL 
AUGUST 6-13 2024