Science Theatre Shows

At-Bristol offers a range of exciting presenter-led shows in its Studio. Specially designed for school groups, these engaging shows link closely to the curriculum and include lively fun demonstrations and lots of audience participation.

All shows are £1.00 per pupil and last 30 minutes.

Studio shows minimum group size: 25. Maximum group size: 70.

NEW-Forces and motion

KS2

Inspiring demonstrations and interactive challenges uncover the mysteries of gravity, air pressure, magnetism and friction.

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National curriculum links: Force and motion

NEW-The sense-ational brain show!

KS1/Lower KS2

Explore our five senses and put them to the test! Investigate emotions and illusions in this interactive show.

National curriculum links: Life Processes; Humans and other animals.

The splash and bubble show

KS1/Lower KS2

Investigate the science of soap with this fun and fizzing states-of-matter show. Have a go at making a giant bubble and watch foam go up in flames!

National curriculum links: Materials and their properties

The light and colour show

Upper KS2/KS3

Take part in some illuminating experiments that explore the nature of light and how we experience colour.

National curriculum links: Light and sound

How my body works

KS2/Lower KS3

This active show requires lots of audience participation as students see the effect of exercise on our bodies. Exciting demonstrations bring to life the science behind the body's key systems.

National curriculum links: Life processes; Humans and other animals

Launch it!

KS2/Lower KS3

With whizzes, bangs and rockets, this loud and exciting show investigates forces and explosions. Students are actively involved in decisions over friction, gravity and air resistance, as we explore the forces at work when launching a rocket.

National curriculum links: Forces and motion

What our visitors say

"Really cool stuff!"

Francesca, aged 10