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Gross and Glorious Me: Live Science Show

Included in science centre ticket
Age 5+ recommendation
Set aside about 20 minutes
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Enjoy exciting, immersive live science shows in our theatre. 

Explore what makes you YOU in this new live show. 

Join our Explainers to see yourself (and things that share your body with you) as never before! How does your body battle against germs? What makes you break wind and what does the colour of your wee say about you? It’s not for the squeamish!  

Shows are on at various times throughout the day, show times are available on arrival.

During busy times, we request that you visit the planetarium and Science Theatre once. This is to allow other visitors to enjoy the experience too. Thanks for your consideration.

 

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Live science show highlights

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Enjoy a cooking-show-style demo all about the consistency of ear wax!

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See the ‘Wee of Fortune’ spin to reveal what the colour of our urine tell us.

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Enjoy a live science show in our purpose-built theatre, presented by one of our fantastic Explainers.

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Shows change throughout the year, so there’s always something new to enjoy!

Accessibility information

The Science Theatre is a dimly lit area where live shows take place. A limited number of people will be able to go into the theatre at one time, and you will be able to sit within your group. Shows take place several times throughout the day and times are given to visitors on arrival.
 

Levels of music change throughout the show and might be loud in parts. Sometimes, people in the audience might clap or cheer. Ear defenders are available from reception for a refundable deposit. Lights and colours will change throughout the show.

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‘The live science show was excellent, my son loved it!’

Gayle, visitor. 

‘The show was brilliant, the host was engaging, and my son had a great time, he loved being able to participate.’

Lesley, visitor. 

‘Absolutely fantastic! The member of staff had us all anticipating the whole thing was excellent.’ 

Helen, visitor. 

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