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"Truly riveting talks, always enjoy these - a great way to spend an evening with some pals. Already looking forward to the next one."
- Alexander P
Details
Learn how trauma reshapes the brain, affects memory and emotion, and how science guides healing and resilience. with Q&A
How Our Prices Work
How Our Prices Work
The MAC is a charity dedicated to creativity, culture, and connection - every £1.50 we make goes directly into supporting our transformative arts and community programmes. Therefore a booking fee of £1.50 per ticket* will apply to all bookings made through our website and over the phone.
*There is no booking fee charge for bookings made in person, free events, school groups, community groups, personal assistant tickets, children’s tickets and 16-25 member tickets.
Dates & Times
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| Wed 11 Feb 2026 | 5:30pm | £18.00 | Book Now |
Meet the Speaker
Dr Michael Keane
Dr Michael Keane holds degrees in Medicine and Psychology, and a PhD in Behavioural Neuroscience. He specialises in functional brain imaging using EEG. He has worked in hospital medicine, academia, clinical neuroscience, and performance sectors like the Premier League, UFC, and NFL. He is widely published, including a recent invitation to author the US Psychiatry Guidelines for the use of EEG and technology-assisted therapies. He has pioneered the latest advances in 3D functional brain imaging and brain optimisation technologies. Currently, he is the Chief Science Officer at Evolve Neuro, using AI and EEG to develop rapid brain testing for ADHD.
Reviews
"Expertly run, talks are always super informative and a lot of fun! Couldn’t recommend these enough"
- Owen S
"Been to a few talks and all have been super interesting. An enjoyable evening to go to either alone or with friends. The talks make for stimulating conversation. Highly recommend!"
- Daisy J
Accessibility
Accessible Seats
Wheelchair Accessible Seats
We have 6 dedicated wheelchair seats in our Downstairs Theatre – two on the balcony and four on the ground floor (please see seats listed below). These seats are locked off sale on our website so that we can keep them available for wheelchair users. To book a wheelchair accessible seat please call our box office team at 028 9023 5053.
Wheelchair Accessible Seats:
Stalls
- Row A1-2 and A18-19 (accessible via ground floor)
- Row L1-2 and L18-19 (accessible via floor 1 via lift)
Balcony
- Row P22-23 and 20-21 (accessible via floor 2 via lift)
Seats with no steps
If you have any issues with steps, we have a number of seats available with no steps to access.
Rows with no steps:
- Row A in the Stalls (accessible via ground floor)
- Row L in the Stalls (accessible via floor 1 via lift)
- Row P in the Balcony (accessible via floor 2 via lift)
Hearing Loop
There is an induction loop in our Downstairs Theatre which is available during all performances. The loop amplifies the sound of the show via customer’s hearing aid or earphones alongside our infrared devices.
- Infrared necklace – compatible with hearing aids switched to channel T.
- Infrared headset – for customers with no hearing aid.
To book an infrared necklace/headset ahead of your visit, please contact our box office at [email protected] or via phone at 028 9023 5053.
Join our Access Register
The MAC has developed an Access Register which aims to help us do all possible to meet your needs when visiting us‚ whatever your needs may be. We welcome you to join our Access Register here.
Carer’s Ticket Policy
If you require a personal assistant or carer, you are entitled to a free carer’s ticket. Please contact our box office at [email protected] or via phone at 028 9023 5053 to book a free carer’s ticket.
More Information…
For more information on accessibility at the MAC please see our website here.
For any further questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us via email at [email protected] or call us on 028 9023 5053.
