Science Museum The Live Stage Show | Science Museum Group

Experience the brand-new stage show from Mark Thompson Productions which will ignite your curiosity, fuel your imagination and inspire you in new and exciting ways.

This unmissable family production is sure to capture the imagination of young and old alike, and teach you something new and exciting too.

Dates and Venues

February

Spotlight Theatre, Hoddesdon—Sunday 16 February 2025
Harlow Playhouse, Harlow—Monday 17 Feb 2025
Lichfield Garrick, Lichfield—Tuesday 18 Feb 2025
Corn Exchange, Cambridge—Wednesday 19 Feb 2025
Deco Theatre, Northampton—Saturday 22 February 2025

March

Pavilion Arts Centre, Buxton— Saturday 1 March 2025
Muni Theatre, Colne—Sunday 16 March 2025
Playhouse Theatre, Weston-super-Mare—Sunday 30 March 2025

April

Beacon Arts, Greenock—Sunday 6 April 2025
Hawth Theatre, Crawley— Tuesday 15 April 2025
Corn Exchange, Newbury—Wednesday 16 April 2025
Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury—Monday 21 April 2025

May

Alexander Theatre, Birmingham—Sunday 11 May 2025
Waterside Theatre, Aylesbury—Sunday 25 May 2025
Greenwich Theatre, Greenwich—Thursday 29 May 2025

July

Bath Forum, Bath—Saturday 5 July 2025
Malvern Theatres, Malvern—Friday 6 July 2025
Hull Truck Theatre, Hull—Tuesday 22 July 2025
Chelmsford, Theatre, Chelmsford—Thursday 24 July 2025
Nottingham Playhouse, Nottingham—Monday 28 July 2025

August

Middlesbrough Town Hall, Middlesbrough — Saturday 2 August 2025
Theatre Royal, St Helens— Sunday 3 August 2025
Brewhouse, Taunton— Wednesday 6 August 2025
Radlett Centre, Radlett— Friday 8 August 2025
Beck Theatre, Haynes—Saturday 9 August 2025
Riverfront, Newport— Saturday 30 August 2025

September

Town Hall, Airdrie—Saturday 13 Sept 2025
Whitehall Theatre, Dundee—Sunday 14 Sept 2025

October

Wyllyotts, Potters Bar— Saturday 25 October 2025
Towngate Theatre, Basildon—Sunday 26 October 2025

November

Forum, Billingham—Sunday 9 November 2025

Frequently asked questions

WHAT THEMES OR TOPICS DOES IT COVER?

The Live Show covers a range of physics, chemistry and engineering topics including sound, weight and mass, fluid dynamics, air pressure, combustion, friction, states of matter and changes of state. Further updates will be made so watch this space for more information.

WHAT AGE IS IT SUITABLE FOR?

The show is aimed at a family audiences with children aged 5 and over. Although younger children are welcome, this is at the parents' discretion.

WHAT KEY STAGE IS IT BEST FOR?

The topics covered in the show are most appropriate for Key Stage 2 and early Key Stage 3.

WHICH VENUES WILL THE SHOW GO TO?

A list of the current venues and dates is above. New dates will be added to the tour schedule so please keep checking the website for updates.

WILL THE SHOW BE COMING TO THE SCIENCE MUSEUM?

We don't have any current plans for the show to visit the Science Museum. The show is touring theatres around the country and we will continue to review options to ensure that it reaches as many locations as possible.

WHEN ARE TICKETS ON SALE?

Tickets for most venues are already on sale but we will continue to add venues as they are confirmed so please check this page for updates.

HOW CAN I BOOK TICKETS?

The Science Museum is not selling tickets for the show. All tickets are managed by the local theatres and available to book on their websites. For dates, venues and booking links please see the list above.

HOW CAN I ASK FOR A REFUND/DATE CHANGE TO TICKETS?

Please check with the theatre where you booked tickets. All tickets are subject to the theatres' own terms and conditions so please take a look at these before booking your tickets. Producers Mark Thompson Productions Limited and the Science Museum aren't responsible for the ticketing terms and conditions at each venue.

HOW MUCH ARE TICKETS? ARE ANY CONCESSION PRICES AVAILABLE?

Please get in touch with your local theatre for more information on their ticket prices.

ARE THERE ANY ACCESSIBLE PERFORMANCES?

Please get in touch with your local theatre for more information on their accessible performances.

ARE THERE WHEELCHAIR SPACES AVAILABLE?

Please get in touch with your local theatre for more information on their accessible performances.

DO YOU OFFER FREE TICKETS FOR CARERS?

Please get in touch with your local theatre for more information on their ticket prices.

ARE THERE ANY LOUD NOISES?

Some of the show's live science experiments produce loud bangs and noises. Please get in touch with your local theatre for advice about which seats would be best for you.

IS THERE ANY STROBE LIGHTING?

There is no strobe lighting in the show.

I HAVE A PRESS ENQUIRY—WHO SHOULD I SPEAK TO?

Please contact mark.thompson@mt-productions.co.uk who will be able to help.

I HAVE A DIFFERENT QUESTION—WHO SHOULD I SPEAK TO?

Please email our Contact Centre at info@sciencemuseumgroup.ac.uk. We aim to reply within 10 working days. If your question is urgent, please call 033 0058 0058 between 09.00-18.00, or speak to your local theatre.