The Hidden World of Ants
An Evening with Eduard Niga
An unforgettable journey into one of nature’s greatest hidden societies.
Large-screen macro photography, storytelling, natural history and accessible science brought together in a visually powerful live event for theatres, museums, festivals and public audiences.
One of nature’s greatest societies, hidden in plain sight
Every day we walk above one of the most extraordinary worlds on Earth without ever noticing it. Beneath our feet, ants build vast societies, raise their young, wage wars, cultivate crops and communicate with astonishing sophistication.
The Hidden World of Ants is a live illustrated theatre experience that combines breathtaking macro photography, captivating storytelling and fascinating science to reveal this unseen world on the big screen.
See ants differently
This is not a traditional lecture. It is a visually immersive journey into a hidden world, designed to inspire curiosity, challenge perceptions and leave audiences looking at nature in an entirely new way.
Witness extraordinary ant behaviour revealed through stunning macro photography.
Discover remarkable stories from years spent photographing ants around the world.
Learn how tiny insects build some of the most successful societies on Earth.
Experience science presented through storytelling, humour and breathtaking imagery.
Leave with a completely new appreciation of the world beneath their feet.
A carefully structured journey
The presentation unfolds through a series of captivating themes, combining award-winning macro photography with storytelling, science and personal experience.
The origins of an empire
Discover when ants first appeared on Earth through the remarkable story of a 50-million-year-old piece of amber containing an extinct queen and her mate, frozen in time.
Understanding an ant
Explore ant anatomy, diversity and the astonishing range of sizes found among more than 15,000 known species.
Extraordinary behaviours
Enter a world of ants that control reproduction, raid neighbouring colonies, survive extreme environments, move with astonishing speed, and build, farm and engineer entire ecosystems.
Partnerships in nature
Discover remarkable relationships between ants and other organisms, including their extraordinary cooperation with aphids and many other species.
Mysterious males
Explore the strange and rarely seen world of male ants, from delicate winged forms to some of the most unusual faces in the colony.
Looking ants in the eye
A simple question from a curious three-year-old sparked a journey that would change the way Eduard saw ants forever.
The story behind the lens
For the past decade, Eduard Niga has dedicated his work to revealing one of nature’s most overlooked worlds. Through award-winning macro photography, he has documented the extraordinary diversity, behaviour and beauty of ants, creating images that challenge the way we see these remarkable insects.
Eduard is the author of Ants: Workers of the World and an experienced public speaker, presenting to schools, wildlife organisations, photography audiences and live events in both English and French.
Built for public audiences and live venues
A visually powerful live event with clear appeal for families, adults, wildlife lovers, photographers and curious audiences of all ages.
For families
A visually rich experience that introduces younger audiences to science, wildlife and curiosity through spectacular imagery and accessible storytelling.
For adults
A fascinating natural history evening combining photography, science, humour and personal stories from years spent documenting ants around the world.
For photographers
A rare insight into the patience, craft and technical detail behind high-magnification ant photography, from fieldwork to final image.
For venues
Simple technical requirements, strong visual marketing appeal, flexible format, hosted audience questions where suitable and optional book signing after the event.
Format and practical details
A flexible live illustrated event designed for theatres, festivals, museums and public programmes.
Format
Live illustrated theatre event combining macro photography, storytelling, science and personal experience.
Duration
75–90 minutes. Flexible structure depending on venue format and audience.
Audience
Adults, families, students, wildlife enthusiasts, photographers and curious audiences of all ages.
Technical requirements
- Large screen or projector
- Laptop connection / HDMI
- Microphone
- Basic stage lighting
- Presentation clicker
Optional extras
- Hosted audience questions, where suitable
- Book signing
- Meet-the-author session
- Family or school version available
Booking options
Available as a theatre event, festival talk, museum event, school programme or special public lecture.
Download the event information pack
The event pack includes the full overview, audience appeal, example imagery, technical information and contact details for venues, museums, festivals and public programmers.
Available for theatres, museums, festivals, schools and public events
To discuss availability, format or programming, please get in touch.
Eduard Niga
Macro Photographer • Author • Speaker
- Website www.eddimage.com
- School visits www.eddimage.com/schoolvisits
- Email eduard@eddimage.com
- Phone 07533 683078