Cheltenham Festivals: Maggie Aderin: Starchild
Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, Cheltenham, GL50 1QA
Cheltenham Festivals: Maggie Aderin: Starchild
Imperial Square, Cheltenham, GL50 1QA
Description
Maggie Aderin's destiny was always written in the stars. Inspired by The Clangers, her dream was to travel to space. Throughout a chaotic childhood, richocheting between divorced parents and relentless custody battles, Maggie attended thirteen schools in fourteen years, but while everything around her changed, her fascination with the Universe did not. It drove her ambition to succeed as a scientist, even when her school steered her to become a nurse.
Starchild is Maggie’s emotionally honest memoir, told in her signature warm, relatable style. It’s a story of education and prejudice, adversity and ambition, motherhood and the Moon. From being the only Black woman on her physics course at Imperial College London, to her groundbreaking work on the James Webb and Gemini telescopes, to launching her own public speaking company and sharing the wonders of science to thousands of children every year, Maggie’s story will inspire you to never give up on your dreams.
How To Get Your Tickets
1. Book your desired number of tickets and await an email from us confirming your order. This is NOT a ticket.
2. Await your e-ticket(s) from the venue - these may be delivered on the day of the event. Your e-ticket(s) will be sent to your contact email address.
3. Take your e-ticket(s) and show them on entry at the event. Ensure that you take personal ID with you or you may be turned away.
Pricing Information
• Tickets retail at £16. The total payable for this Discounted Ticket is £11 (£8.05 Discounted Ticket plus £2.95 TFG booking fee)
Additional Information
• Children aged 11 years old and under must be accompanied by a ticket-holder aged 16 years old and over
• For further event information, please visit here
Accessibility Information
• Please note: We recommend, where you have specific access requirements, bookings are made directly through the event organiser, however, we are here to assist where possible. Please get in touch with us prior to booking if you have access requirements. For accessibility information, please visit here
Key Terms of Sale
• Tickets are non-refundable / non-exchangeable
• Tickets cannot be resold or transferred
• The account holder must be in attendance at the event
These are the key terms. Full terms apply and are available here
Genre
Dates & times
Saturday, 6 Jun 2026 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Important information - please read
Maggie Aderin's destiny was always written in the stars. Inspired by The Clangers, her dream was to travel to space. Throughout a chaotic childhood, richocheting between divorced parents and relentless custody battles, Maggie attended thirteen schools in fourteen years, but while everything around her changed, her fascination with the Universe did not. It drove her ambition to succeed as a scientist, even when her school steered her to become a nurse.
Starchild is Maggie’s emotionally honest memoir, told in her signature warm, relatable style. It’s a story of education and prejudice, adversity and ambition, motherhood and the Moon. From being the only Black woman on her physics course at Imperial College London, to her groundbreaking work on the James Webb and Gemini telescopes, to launching her own public speaking company and sharing the wonders of science to thousands of children every year, Maggie’s story will inspire you to never give up on your dreams.
How To Get Your Tickets
1. Book your desired number of tickets and await an email from us confirming your order. This is NOT a ticket.
2. Await your e-ticket(s) from the venue - these may be delivered on the day of the event. Your e-ticket(s) will be sent to your contact email address.
3. Take your e-ticket(s) and show them on entry at the event. Ensure that you take personal ID with you or you may be turned away.
Pricing Information
• Tickets retail at £16. The total payable for this Discounted Ticket is £11 (£8.05 Discounted Ticket plus £2.95 TFG booking fee)
Additional Information
• Children aged 11 years old and under must be accompanied by a ticket-holder aged 16 years old and over
• For further event information, please visit here
Accessibility Information
• Please note: We recommend, where you have specific access requirements, bookings are made directly through the event organiser, however, we are here to assist where possible. Please get in touch with us prior to booking if you have access requirements. For accessibility information, please visit here
Key Terms of Sale
• Tickets are non-refundable / non-exchangeable
• Tickets cannot be resold or transferred
• The account holder must be in attendance at the event
These are the key terms. Full terms apply and are available here