How to Build a Chocolate Bridge
The Royal Institution of Great Britain , 21 Albemarle Street , London, W1S 4BS
How to Build a Chocolate Bridge
21 Albemarle Street , London, W1S 4BS
Description
As an engineer on The Shard, an iconic London landmark, Roma Agrawal knows that steel and concrete are master materials for big pieces of a structure.
But what happens when you throw all sense out the window, and use completely the wrong material to build stuff? For example, what about using gummy bears to make swimming pools? Meringue to make rocket insulation? Or even chocolate to make a bridge?
Through these whacky combinations, Roma reveals the secrets of how materials work, and why engineers don’t normally attempt such stunts and stick the materials they know and love.
Copies of Roma’s latest book “How to build a chocolate bridge” will be available to purchase after the talk.
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. Present your confirmation on arrival at the venue. Ensure that you take personal ID with you or you may be turned away
Pricing Information
• For this event, there are two ticket types: Free Tickets, and Free Tickets with £5 Donation + TFG booking fee
• For Free Tickets, no further payment applies beyond the TFG booking fee
• For Free Tickets with £5 Donation + TFG booking fee, the total payable per ticket is £7.95. The full £5 donation goes straight to the Royal Institution to continue their excellent scientific education work
• Please note: Tickets for RI Members and RI Patrons retail at £7.90 on the third-party site
Additional Information
• This is a theatre event for children and adults to enjoy together. We recommend our family talks for children aged 7–13, though they can be enjoyed by audiences of all ages.
• Doors open 2:15pm. Show starts 2:30pm
• 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, 7 Nov 2026 2:30pm to 3:45pm
Important information - please read
As an engineer on The Shard, an iconic London landmark, Roma Agrawal knows that steel and concrete are master materials for big pieces of a structure.
But what happens when you throw all sense out the window, and use completely the wrong material to build stuff? For example, what about using gummy bears to make swimming pools? Meringue to make rocket insulation? Or even chocolate to make a bridge?
Through these whacky combinations, Roma reveals the secrets of how materials work, and why engineers don’t normally attempt such stunts and stick the materials they know and love.
Copies of Roma’s latest book “How to build a chocolate bridge” will be available to purchase after the talk.
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. Present your confirmation on arrival at the venue. Ensure that you take personal ID with you or you may be turned away
Pricing Information
• For this event, there are two ticket types: Free Tickets, and Free Tickets with £5 Donation + TFG booking fee
• For Free Tickets, no further payment applies beyond the TFG booking fee
• For Free Tickets with £5 Donation + TFG booking fee, the total payable per ticket is £7.95. The full £5 donation goes straight to the Royal Institution to continue their excellent scientific education work
• Please note: Tickets for RI Members and RI Patrons retail at £7.90 on the third-party site
Additional Information
• This is a theatre event for children and adults to enjoy together. We recommend our family talks for children aged 7–13, though they can be enjoyed by audiences of all ages.
• Doors open 2:15pm. Show starts 2:30pm
• 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
Tickets
You may purchase a maximum of 4 tickets for this event.Location
The Royal Institution of Great Britain
21 Albemarle Street
London
W1S 4BS