All of the WonderDome presenters are self-declared space nerds. Each with extensive experience of presenting to a variety of ages and groups, passing on their love and knowledge of space. Their enthusiasm to share their knowledge is infectious and their knowledge is vast, yet each have honed the ability to explain complex ideas for all ages to understand.
With a renowned mix of storytelling, dramatic flair and a friendly smile, our WonderDome presenters will captivate and transport you into their universe of awe-inspiring space.
<div class="prsntr_descr"><h2>DENNIS</h2>
<h3>WonderDome Presenter</h3><h4 class="">‘the Starman’</h4><p class="">The godfather of mobile planetariums!</p><ul class="sh_prsntr_list1"><li>One of the first to deliver mobile planetarium shows in the UK.</li><li>An astronomy author, journalist & broadcaster</li><li>Dedicated to space education, setting up astronomy activity base in Sheffield</li><li>His claim to fame is being on the Teletubbies</li></ul><div class=""><b>Favourite space joke:</b></div><div class="shjoke"><div>What do you call an alien with 3-eyes? Aliiien</div></div><p class="">Covers in and around the Sheffield area and further North too.</p></div>
DENNIS
‘the Starman’
<div class="prsntr_descr"><h2>IRINA L</h2>
<h3>WonderDome Presenter</h3><h4 class="">‘the astro-adventurer’</h4><p class="">A qualified language teacher, turned space-inspirer</p><ul class="sh_prsntr_list1"><li>Inspired by the advances of space technologies</li><li>Loves the myths and legends that have shaped our sky</li><li>Presents by the motto ‘education should always be fun!’</li></ul><div class=""><b>Favourite space joke:</b></div><div class="shjoke"><div>How do you organise a space party? </div><div>You planet!</div></div><p class="">Covers in and around the Sheffield area, and travels further north</p></div>
IRINA L
‘the astro-adventurer’
<div class="prsntr_descr"><h2>Matt K</h2>
<h3>WonderDome Presenter</h3><h4 class="">'the astro-joker'</h4><p class="">One of WonderDome’s original presenters.</p><ul class="sh_prsntr_list1"><li>joined in 2016
avid collector of space-themed books
His claim to fame is having met both British astronauts; Helen Sharman and Tim Peake</li></ul><div class=""><b>Favourite space joke:</b></div><div class="shjoke"><div>Why did the party on the Moon finish early? </div><div>There was no atmosphere</div></div><p class="">Covers in and around the Sheffield area, as well as travelling further afield to cover demand.</p></div>
Matt K
'the astro-joker'
<div class="prsntr_descr"><h2>BEN</h2>
<h3>WonderDome Presenter</h3><h4 class="">‘the scope-wizard’</h4><p class="">Graduated with a degree in Observational Astronomy</p><ul class="sh_prsntr_list1"><li>Loves the questions asked at the end of shows to get his braincells working</li><li>Regularly found peering through his scope, when the clouds stay away</li></ul><div class=""><b>Favourite space joke:</b></div><div class="shjoke"><div>I’m reading a book about anti-gravity……it’s impossible to put down!</div></div><p class="">Travels all over the UK</p></div>
BEN
‘the scope-wizard’
<div class="prsntr_descr"><h2>CURTIS</h2>
<h3>WonderDome Presenter</h3><h4 class="">‘the entertainer’</h4><p class="">A natural dramatic flair to entertain and inspire</p><ul class="sh_prsntr_list1"><li>Previous science-experiment presenter</li><li>Experienced entertaining large groups</li><li>Claim to fame as a stilt walker in a Harry Potter film</li></ul><div class=""><b>Favourite space joke:</b></div><div class="shjoke"><div>What do you do if you see a spaceman? </div><div>Park in it, man!</div></div><p class="">Covers the Midlands and Staffordshire</p></div>
CURTIS
‘the entertainer’
<div class="prsntr_descr"><h2>DAVE</h2>
<h3>WonderDome Presenter</h3><h4 class="">‘the NASA physicist’</h4><p class="">The only one who can answer ‘Yes’ when asked if they’ve worked for NASA</p><ul class="sh_prsntr_list1"><li>Helped design the Swift mission</li><li>Extensive experience in teaching, science and outreach</li><li>Supports a local charity in his spare time</li></ul><div class=""><b>Favourite space joke:</b></div><div class="shjoke"><div>Einstein came up with a theory about space. </div><div>And it was about time too!</div></div><p class="">Covers Norfolk, Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire and surrounding areas.</p></div>
DAVE
‘the NASA physicist’
<div class="prsntr_descr"><h2>CHLOE</h2>
<h3>WonderDome Presenter</h3><h4 class="">‘the cosmic-performer’</h4><p class="">An astrophysicist who takes to the stage & streaming</p><ul class="sh_prsntr_list1"><li>Graduated with astrophysics degree from University of Exeter</li><li>Runs & manages Woking Planetarium</li><li>Regularly streams and podcasts about gaming and D&D</li></ul><div class=""><b>Favourite space joke:</b></div><div class="shjoke"><div>Why don’t aliens eat clowns? </div><div>Because they taste funny.</div></div><p class="">Covers West and South-West from London</p></div>
CHLOE
‘the cosmic-performer’
<div class="prsntr_descr"><h2>Matt W</h2>
<h3>WonderDome Presenter</h3><h4 class="">‘the historian’</h4><p class="">In awe of how humans have learnt to be in awe of the skies</p><ul class="sh_prsntr_list1"><li>Taught humanities which gives him a unique take on Astro-history</li><li>Previously taught overseas</li><li>Avid collector of space-related artefacts</li></ul><div class=""><b>Favourite space joke:</b></div><div class="shjoke"><div>Why does the earth's orbit around the sun make your mouth itch? </div><div>Because it's elliptical.</div></div><p class="">Covers north London, plus Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Oxford and Northamptonshire</p></div>
Matt W
‘the historian’
<div class="prsntr_descr"><h2>Helen H</h2>
<h3>WonderDome Presenter</h3><h4 class="">‘The space-crafter’</h4><p class=""></p><ul class="sh_prsntr_list1"><li>Studying towards astrobiology degree</li><li>Created & led space themed activities for her local schools</li><li>Regularly creates space-inspired jewellery & crochet</li></ul><div class=""><b>Favourite space joke:</b></div><div class="shjoke"><div>Which unicorn lives in space? </div><div>The moon-icorn</div></div><p class="">Covers Wales and South-West of England</p></div>
Helen H
‘The space-crafter’
<div class="prsntr_descr"><h2>CHRIS</h2>
<h3>WonderDome Presenter</h3><h4 class="">‘the stellar showman’</h4><p class="">Reignited his passion for space recently</p><ul class="sh_prsntr_list1"><li>Fascinated with all types of science</li><li>Loves the performing arts – regularly in musicals himself</li><li>And crates digital art bringing to life many characters</li></ul><div class=""><b>Favourite space joke:</b></div><div class="shjoke"><div>What do planets like to read? Comet Books</div></div><p class=""></p></div>
CHRIS
‘the stellar showman’
<div class="prsntr_descr"><h2>HELEN T</h2>
<h3>WonderDome Presenter</h3><h4 class="">‘the cosmic-crocheter’</h4><p class="">Her Natural Sciences degree covered her love for all sciences</p><ul class="sh_prsntr_list1"><li>Previously a music teacher & sports coach</li><li>Worked for a national education charity encouraging children to explore their future options</li><li>Regularly performs on the stage – or catch her crocheting & baking</li></ul><div class=""><b>Favourite space joke:</b></div><div class="shjoke"><div>Where do astronauts keep their snacks?</div></div><p class="">In their launch box! Covers in and around Leeds</p></div>
HELEN T
‘the cosmic-crocheter’
<div class="prsntr_descr"><h2>IRINA V</h2>
<h3>WonderDome Presenter</h3><h4 class="">‘the WD-OG’</h4><p class="">THE original WonderDome presenter. After a short break, she’s back.</p><ul class="sh_prsntr_list1"><li>Joined WonderDome in 2014</li><li>Has a degree in Astrophysics</li><li>Never gets tired of inspiring others about Astronomy. No two learners are the same</li></ul><div class=""><b>Favourite space joke:</b></div><div class="shjoke"><div>What happens in a black hole, stays in a black hole.</div></div><p class=""></p></div>
IRINA V
‘the WD-OG’
<div class="prsntr_descr"><h2>JEFF</h2>
<h3>WonderDome Presenter</h3><h4 class="">‘the stellar-soundsmith’</h4><p class=""></p><ul class="sh_prsntr_list1"><li>Former primary school teacher who moved into planetarium
presenting.</li><li>Studied sound technology and still produces music and runs a
record label</li><li>Uses his own space-themed sounds in his WonderDome shows.</li></ul><div class=""><b>Favourite space joke:</b></div><div class="shjoke"><div>Did you know that Bruno Mars has never actually been there?! </div></div><p class="">Jeff covers Devon and the surrounding areas.</p></div>
JEFF
‘the stellar-soundsmith’
<div class="prsntr_descr"><h2>CLAIRE</h2>
<h3>WonderDome Presenter</h3><h4 class="">‘the nebula baker’</h4><p class=""></p><ul class="sh_prsntr_list1"><li>Studied history and archaeology but kept returning to her love of
space.</li><li>Joined WonderDome to combine her passion for space with a
new creative challenge.</li><li>Enjoys baking, light running, crafting book-nook models, and
researching whatever sparks her curiosity</li></ul><div class=""><b>Favourite space joke:</b></div><div class="shjoke"><div>Why don’t aliens visit our solar system? They read the reviews—only one star.</div></div><p class="">Claire covers Cheshire, Manchester & the surrounding areas</p></div>
CLAIRE
‘the nebula baker’
<div class="prsntr_descr"><h2>Tatiana</h2>
<h3>WonderDome Presenter</h3><h4 class="">‘the celestial scholar’</h4><p class=""></p><ul class="sh_prsntr_list1"><li>Grew up in the hometown of the Soyuz rocket, fostering an early
love of space.</li><li>Holds a BSc in Astronomy & Planetary Science and is pursuing
a Master’s in Space Science and Technology.</li><li>Qualified in Physics and Maths (PGCE) which supports her role
as a WonderDome presenter.</li></ul><div class=""><b>Favourite space joke:</b></div><div class="shjoke"><div>What’s an astronaut’s favourite type of music? Rocket and roll!</div></div><p class=""></p></div>
Tatiana
‘the celestial scholar’
<div class="prsntr_descr"><h2>Aibhilin</h2>
<h3>WonderDome Presenter</h3><h4 class="">‘the cosmic collector’</h4><p class=""></p><ul class="sh_prsntr_list1"><li>Fell in love with space after experiencing a mobile planetarium in
primary school.</li><li>Continues to study astronomy to deepen her knowledge of the
Universe.</li><li>Currently writing her own space-themed book with hopes of
publishing it.</li><li>Brings the same sense of magic she felt as a child into her
WonderDome presenting .</li></ul><div class=""><b>Favourite space joke:</b></div><div class="shjoke"><div>How to astronauts organise a party? They planet! </div></div><p class="">Aibhilin covers the South East</p></div>