Britain’s first astronaut Helen Sharman reveals first space talk tour and Sheffield homecoming – book tickets
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Sheffield-born astronaut Helen Sharman has announced her debut talk tour, featuring a special homecoming performance at Sheffield City Hall – Here’s how you can get tickets for her show
Helen Sharman made history by blasting off into space in 1991 – now she will tell her truly out-of-this-world story on her first ever talk tour.
And she will bring Space for the Future to Sheffield City Hall’s Memorial Hall on Wednesday, March 24, 2027 - Get tickets here.
Audiences will get a rare opportunity to hear first-hand accounts of space travel as the Sheffield legend reflects on her groundbreaking orbit.
Beyond sharing her remarkable voyage, she plans to explore what lies ahead for human spaceflight and the groundbreaking scientific breakthroughs awaiting upcoming missions.
The homecoming date offers Sheffield and South Yorkshire fans an inspirational encounter with one of their own celebrated pioneers while diving into universal mysteries.
During the show’s second half, award-winning comedian, author and popular science host Robin Ince will join Helen live on stage, where the duo will delve into the changing landscape of space research, pressing terrestrial challenges, and what mysteries might be solved next.
Concertgoers can also submit their own celestial questions, opening up a direct Q&A segment with the historic astronaut.
Whether you were around to follow her mission or are discovering her story for the first time, the Sheffield date promises a fascinating encounter.
Sheffiled City Hall travel advice
Pre-book concert parking
Fans can pre-book parking for selected venues and nearby car parks before travelling, helping take the hassle out of finding a space on the night.
Q-Park Charles Street and Q-Park Rockingham Street offer convenient parking for visitors attending events at Sheffield City Hall, with parking spaces located within easy walking distance of the venue — Don’t forget to use promo code CITYHALL35 to receive a 35% discount.
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Helen Sharman: Space for the Future – 2027 tour dates
February 13: Norwich Theatre Royal, with Norwich Science Festival.
March 12: Edinburgh International Conference Centre.
March 25: RNCM Theatre, Manchester.
April 3: Birmingham Town Hall.
April 7: Kings Place, London.
April 9: Central Hall, Southampton.
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