Tim Peake’s new space show lands at The Hexagon

British astronaut Tim Peake is heading to The Hexagon this autumn with a new live tour that promises to be out of this world.

Astronauts: The Quest To Explore Space sees Tim take audiences on a mind-blowing journey through the past, present and future of space travel.

Following the success of his sold-out debut tour, My Journey To Space, Tim is back with a thrilling evening packed with extraordinary footage, inspiring stories, and fascinating insights from the world of space exploration.

Expect behind-the-scenes tales of what it’s really like to live in space, from the breathtaking view of Earth to the reality of weightlessness, spacewalks, and rocket launches, plus the rigorous physical and mental prep astronauts undergo.

From the first forays into space in the 1950s, to the first human missions destined for Mars, Tim will traverse the final frontier as he unpacks some of the secrets of space exploration.

He’ll reveal what spaceflight is really like: From the wondrous view of Earth, living in weightlessness, the unique dangers and unexpected moments of humour, to the years of training and gruelling psychological and physical pressures an astronaut must endure.

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Tim said: “It seems like yesterday I was launching to space, and I still hold the very deep honour and excitement of that day very close.

“Being able to tour the country, with a special show like The Quest To Explore Space, where I can share just a small taste of what I experienced as an astronaut, reliving my own journey and sharing stories from those groundbreaking moments in space exploration, is absolutely fantastic.

“I hope the stories I share will give people a special insight into the magic of space and continue to inspire generations of future space explorers.”

Tim made history in 2015 as the first British ESA astronaut to visit the International Space Station. Though now retired from ESA, he continues to work closely with the UK Space Agency to inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers and explorers.

He retired from the ESA in 2023 but has continued to work with them and the UK Space Agency as an ambassador for space to inspire young people to follow careers in science, technology, engineering and maths.

How to get tickets to see Tim Peake at The Hexagon

TIM PEAKE ASTRONAUTS: The Quest to Explore Space Tour is coming to The Hexagon in Reading from 7.30pn on Tuesday, September 30.

Tickets cost £40, and are available by calling the Reading Arts box office on 0118 960 6060 or logging on to https://www.whatsonreading.com/timpeakeastro

For more on the tour, log on to: www.nothird.co.uk/live-shows/tim-peake