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High impact
Dramatic demonstrations create attention, emotion and memorable starting points for learning.
Live experiences
Science shows
Spectacular demonstrations, clear explanations and audience participation combine to create unforgettable science experiences.
Science brought to life
See it. Hear it. Question it.
Live shows use spectacle as the beginning of learning—not the end. Every demonstration is connected to an accessible scientific idea.
Book a science showFlexible shows for real audiences
TSE science shows can be adapted for schools, festivals, museums, community spaces and public stages.
Spectacular live science demonstrations for schools, festivals and public audiences.
Our science shows can be delivered alongside STEM workshops for schools and adapted for festivals and public events. To discuss a visit, contact Thompson STEM Engagement.
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Clearly explained
Audiences are helped to understand what happened, why it happened and where the science appears in real life.
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Bilingual
Delivery can be provided through Welsh or English, depending on the needs of the audience.
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Carefully planned
Demonstrations are selected and risk assessed around the venue, audience and event format.
A simple booking process
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Choose the format
We recommend an appropriate show length and programme.
Plan the venue
We confirm access, equipment and safety requirements.
Bring science to life
TSE delivers an engaging and carefully managed experience.
Explore individual science shows
Browse TSE science shows by age group. Shows can be delivered in English or Welsh to suit your audience.
KS2
KS2English & Welsh
Comet Making!
In this short show which was developed in conjunction with Cardiff University’s Comet Chasers programme, we explore the what comets are made of and how they work by making a chemically accurate comet live on stage. A recorded version of the presentation is available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t002XtfxL60
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KS2English & Welsh
How the Dino’s Learned to Fly
A KS2 science show exploring dinosaurs, flight and the evidence linking prehistoric animals with modern birds.
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All ages / mixed audiences
All ages / mixed audiencesEnglish & Welsh
Mad Rockets!
A visually exciting show exploring the physics of rocketry! first developed for the National Eisteddfod 2023, this show aims to show the link between Newton’s first 3 laws and rocket launches, featuring a liquid oxygen finale and a live rocket engine! This show was designed for a public audience but is easily adapted to fit […]
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All ages / mixed audiencesEnglish & Welsh
Mad Science!
A visually exciting show exploring combustion! first developed for the National Eisteddfod 2022. This show was designed for a public audience but is easily adapted to fit the curriculum needs of school performances.
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All ages / mixed audiencesEnglish & Welsh
The Science of Candles and Why They’re AMAZING!
In TSE’s first ever show we journey back to the Victorian Period in order to recreate some of the famed candle based demonstrations of Michael Faraday’s Royal Institute Christmas Lectures (with a dash of TSE’s signature flair for flames). This show dates back to TSE’s inception in 2017 and was first developed for Scotland’s Midlothian […]
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