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Science Made Simple

Children are easily bored, but this show held everyone's attention for its entirety, provoking several 'oooohs', 'aaaahs' and giggles. The onstage duo performed a series of simple experiments, grounded in everyday items: creating waves from a skipping rope, a whirlpool in a bottle, patterns from paint and tricks with the dispersion of light. The gentle antagonism between the two characters only added to the fun, creating a show that was as entertaining as it was informative, and all this was done without them uttering a word. Projections, dramatic lighting, psychedelic patterns and interaction with the audience made this show a wholly multimedia experience and a dazzling display of honest fun. I wish school science was taught like this.

Venue 13, 1 - 24 Aug (not 11), times vary, £8.00 (£5.00), fpp 19

tw rating: 4/5

published: Aug-2008

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