Erebus at the Polar Museum

Thursday 28th February 6:30pm - 8:00pm

NOW FULLY BOOKED

Thresholds poet Jo Shapcott and producer Tim Dee present Erebus at The Polar Museum.
A rare opportunity to hear 'Erebus', a poetic drama for radio by Jo Shapcott about Sir John Franklin's search for the North-West Passage. The 1845 expedition led by Franklin was lost in the ice and never returned. The mysteries remain. In the intervening time rescue and, subsequently, archaeological expeditions have gone in search of clues as to what went wrong. Fragments of evidence have been found in the ice and latterly frozen bodies too. Why did the mission fail, did the sailors resort to eating their colleagues, what did the Inuit make of them? The play, a Radio 4 'Pick of the Week", was first broadcast in January 2012, produced by Tim Dee with an innovative soundscape by composer Jon Nicholls.

This is a free event. To be put on the waiting list, please email ra395@cam.ac.uk

Twilight

Wednesday 13^th February 4.30pm - 7.30pm

Suitable for all ages.

Drop-in activites. Have you ever wondered what happens in a museum after dark? Find out and explore in the eerie glow of the Northern Lights!

Cool Club

Tuesday 12^th February 10am- 11.30am

Furs, Fleece & Frostbite

Discover the best ways to keep warm by taking part in some chilly experiments with our conservator

Suitable for ages 7 - 12

Cost: £6 per child, booking is essential as places are limited

Venue: Scott Polar Research Institute

Please contact schools@spri.cam.ac.uk to book a place for your child