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Rude Science

Mon 15 Feb 2027 at various start times
Mon 15 Feb 2027

Tickets £21

The naughtiest, funniest, most revolting science show in the world.

Brace yourselves for BBC Gastronaut Stefan Gates’ revolutionary, high-tech, highly-explosive show, packed with outrageous science stunts. On the surface it’s a riot of disgusting experiments built to delight young audiences but under the bonnet it’s a brilliantly-constructed curriculum-driven adventure designed to inspire Britain’s kids with a lasting fascination for science.

Expect enormous bottoms, f*rt machines, snot cocktails, vast whoopee cushions, pee-powered fireworks and ear-wax-oozing mannequins in this celebration of the fascinating bodily science essential to life. The show transforms complex biology, physics and chemistry into educational hilarity using Stef’s signature stunts and encyclopaedic science knowledge. 

Stefan Gates is an award-winning presenter of 20 TV series (including five for CBBC including Incredible Edibles, Gastrolab and Gastronuts), and a STEM author of 12 books (including Fartology and Science You Can Eat), and he’s internationally renowned for his clever, high-octane, highly-educational stage shows that inspire young audiences to fall in love with science.

Age Guidance: 6+

Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult aged 18+

Running time: 90 minutes, including an interval. Doors open 1 hour before each performance.

Show warnings: Loud bangs, audience participation, latex balloons, & stage fog.

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Buy 10 tickets  and get one ticket free. Please email groups@trch.co.uk  or call 0115 989 5555 to book.

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‘Brilliant! Spectacular, hilarious and packed with fascinating science’
Marieke Navin, Head of Cheltenham Science Festival
‘Brilliant! Spectacular, hilarious and packed with fascinating science’
Marieke Navin, Head of Cheltenham Science Festival
‘Brilliant! Spectacular, hilarious and packed with fascinating science’
Marieke Navin, Head of Cheltenham Science Festival

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