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Name: Professor Brian Cox: Work In Progress
Start: 2026-01-12
Location: Beam

Professor Brian Cox: Work In Progress

After performing his smash-hit show ‘Horizons’ to nearly half a million people across the world, Professor Brian Cox is back warming up for his next tour. Join him for an intimate evening where you get exclusive access to his latest live show.

'A Jaw-dropping reminder that human life is both irrelevant and hugely precious.’
The Guardian

‘Science and cosmology doesn’t get any more dazzling and interesting than this – a wonderful journey through space and time orchestrated by Professor Brian Cox.’
Daily Echo

‘Stunning’ Liverpool Echo

‘Is your brain hurting yet? Because mine certainly was, but in beautifully, mind-expanding sort of way…We came away with a new found of love of the basics of science and maths, and a thirst to learn more’ Express and Star

https://beamhertford.co.uk/whats-on/kU-professor-brian-cox-work-in-progress/

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Dates: 12 January 2026
13 January 2026
14 January 2026
Organiser: Beam
Venue: Beam
Contact: info@beamhertford.co.uk

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