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As a child she wanted to be an astronaut. Now in the 21st century she can become a space tourist…

Niki takes us on an epic expedition of extraordinary moments from history and her imagination. As the moon beckons, ambition exceeds logic and men risk their lives to touch down in a tiny tinfoil spacecraft. But when you achieve this astronomic goal and see the earth from outer space, what do you do with the rest of your life?

Driven by a passion to explore space travel, research has taken Niki to the famous Star City in Moscow, to meeting Alan Bean the fourth man on the moon, a personal endorsement from Arthur C Clarke and stories from people who were children in 1957.

Award-winning performer Niki McCretton brings together an outstanding team of performers, filmmakers, musicians, writers and animators to present this milestone production... a theatrical journey in celebration of 50 years of space travel.

Tickets: £9 (£7.50) Friends: £8 (£6.50)
Recommended: 10 plus

We want to hear your space stories!
As part of the 50 year commemorations, The Merlin Theatre are asking for people to send in their memories of significant moments of man’s journey into space. Where were you the day man landed on the moon? Did Neil Armstrong inspire you to become an astronaut? Whatever the story, we want to hear from you.

The stories will be collated into a short book which will be available at the performance; some may also be added onto the Merlin Website in the form of a blog. Please email your space story to space50@merlintheatre.co.uk or post them to Space 50, The Merlin Theatre, Bath Rd, Frome. BA11 2HG. The deadline for all entries is Monday 30th April.

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