Fun by numbers! TV legend heading to Deco for an entertaining evening of maths and more

The popular Children’s TV presenter will be coming to Northampton this Thursday to enthuse and inspire the next generation’s love for mathematics
The popular children's TV presenter, Johnny Ball, will be coming to The Deco theatre in Northampton this Thursday (October 15) for his 'Wonder Beyond Numbers' tour show.The popular children's TV presenter, Johnny Ball, will be coming to The Deco theatre in Northampton this Thursday (October 15) for his 'Wonder Beyond Numbers' tour show.
The popular children's TV presenter, Johnny Ball, will be coming to The Deco theatre in Northampton this Thursday (October 15) for his 'Wonder Beyond Numbers' tour show.

Maths wizard, Johnny Ball, a popular children’s TV presenter in the seventies through to the nineties is bringing his touring show ‘Wonder Beyond Numbers’ to The Deco theatre in Northampton this Thursday (October 15).

Johnny, now 81 years young - and father of prominent TV and radio host, Zoe Ball - is still as sharp, enthusiastic and passionate as he ever was when he made maths, science and technology trendy through his popular BBC shows ‘Think of a Number’ and ‘Think Again’.

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The former stand-up comedian aims to appeal to children and families in his ‘Wonder Beyond Numbers’ touring show by combining his love for numbers with his boundless, infectious energy and comedic fun.

He said: “In the show, I am quite motivational in ensuring that young people and their parents understand that ‘the world is not going to hell in a hand cart’, and that anything we get wrong, we can correct - it is what the human race does and has always done throughout history.

“So, although my show is about maths, it has items and ideas throughout aimed at restoring children's confidence, and that of their parents and teachers - which is essential if they are to have happy and successful careers.”

‘Wonder Beyond Numbers’ was playing to sell-out audiences up and down the country before the coronavirus pandemic hit, earning the children’s TV presenter much acclaim in the process. Johnny is delighted to be back on the road again, albeit in a socially distanced environment.

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Although Jonny Ball has had no formal university education in mathematics, his sheer love for numbers has inspired passion and enthusiasm for the subject in millions of viewers over the decades.

Tickets for Johnny Ball’s show, ‘Wonder Beyond Numbers’, can be purchased on The Deco theatre website.

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