Einstein’s Garden returns to Green Man 2012
aaamusic | On 15, May 2012
Green Man Festival – Black Mountains, Wales
(16th, 17th 18th, 19th August 2012)
Einstein’s Garden’s theme this year is ENERGY. With help from Green Man’s partners Research Councils UK, they’ve joined forces with lots of real scientific experts to find the most fun and fascinating ways to get to grips with anything and everything energy-related.
Explore the enchanting and inspirational side of science and nature with a dizzying array of live music, live theatre, live comedy, live animals, live scientists and maybe even a few lively explosions.
Prepare to cultivate your curiosity with a wonderful array of performances, installations, games, workshops, walks and talks to experience – all nestled into the very heart of Green Man’s stunning festival site.
Here are the latest additions to the Einstein’s Garden line-up:
The Alien Hunter’s Handbook A fun guide to the question of alien life beyond Earth with author/broadcaster Mark Brake and science rapper Jon Chase.
Andy Hickie Stories and laughter with the nomadic North Wales troubadour
Being 747 present ‘The Clockwork Universe’ From the makers of ‘Amoeba to Zebra’, Yorkshire-based astound-o-pop trio, BEING 747, make their debut in Einstein’s Garden to bring you a brand new scientific rock opera that will stretch your imagination to infinity, and possibly beyond – ‘The Clockwork Universe’
Black Mountains Falconry Meet majestic birds of prey and learn about their behaviour, evolution and natural environments with local falconer Roger James.
Green & Pleasant Land Epic physical adventure laced with live music. Peculiar places, curious customs, bicycle-generators and a quest for a greener future.
Greg Hall Songwriter, composer and ethnomusicologist for the British Library performs Bird House, “an anarchic adaptation of Hitchcock’s The Birds”.
Elfic A Showdown with Gravity Family fun with hands-on juggling workshops and breathtaking demonstrations of dexterity from this amazing performer.
Jamie Gallagher Indestructable Energy Why do cars run on petrol and not cookies? A top scientist explains why with bouncing balls and burnt food!
Jonny Berliner The self-confessed “geekiest songwriter around” and Guardian Science Podcast performer covers everything from lobsters to dark matter.
Mimina For this years Green Man Festival Minima will be performing to a selection of 20th century film clips portraying energy in it’s various guises
Nic Harrigan: Don’t Try This At Home/Quantum Magic Incredible magic tricks, shocking science and mundane household objects brought to life!
Polar Explore Classical musicians perform some of the most beautiful music ever written to footage from acclaimed natural history filmmakers and NASA.
Puppets & Pandemonium: Green Finger Can the environmental super hero save the world from his arch-enemy the terrible Doctor Energy Crime?
Science at Play The fun-filled science project supported by the Wellcome Trust returns with another playful programme of shows, workshops and installations.
The Woven Project Acclaimed folk collective and festival favourites perform an intimate Solar Stage set, including a special sun-themed reworking of their song Maps.
Theoretical Girl Classic art pop and brand new material from the much-gigged performer, who has toured with the likes of Robyn, The XX and Maximo Park.
Unlimited Theatre Fun astronaut training sessions for families as Dr Gail Iles and Dr Alex Sala inspire the next generation of scientists and space explorers.
Wildlife Walks Join a team of wildlife experts and discover the amazing variety of species living around the Green Man festival site with these ever-popular walks.
Will Jeffery Beautifully shambolic smokey folk from one of the Midlands’ finest songwriters.
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