For Festivals and Dark Sky Events
Mark Thompson, presenter of BBC Stargazing Live, brings award-winning science shows and space talks to festivals across the UK. Science and family festivals can book a family show by day and a show for grown-ups by night, both from one set-up. For dark sky festivals and events, Mark’s space talks and guided stargazing help audiences discover the wonders of the night sky.
Science and Family Festivals
Spectacular Science Show
Primary KS1-KS2 · 60 minutes
The award-winning show, made for schools. Fire tornadoes, elephant’s toothpaste, exploding hydrogen balloons and giant vortex rings. Covers materials, forces, states of matter and working scientifically.
Space : The Ultimate Adventure
Cross Phase KS2-KS4 · 60 mins
From our Moon to the edge of the observable universe with the presenter of Stargazing Live. Big questions for primary, and real physics and new discoveries for secondary. Covers Earth and space, light and gravity.
The Science of Sleep
Secondary KS3-KS5 · 60 mins
Mark once lectured for almost six days on barely any sleep. Discover what sleep does for memory, mood and learning, and why teenage body clocks run late. Ideal for biology and PSHE, and also available for staff and parent evenings.
Prices
One show £400 · Two shows £700 · Science Day (three shows) £950
Plus £50 per Spectacular Science Show for consumables. Mix and match shows, or share a package with a nearby school. Travel may apply beyond 150 miles of South Norfolk.
Practical details
Talks need 30 minutes to set up and a projector or large TV. Spectacular Science needs 1½ hours to set up, 1 hour to clear, and the hall’s smoke detection turned off if possible. All sessions need a standard power socket, and risk assessments are supplied on booking.
Dark Sky Events
Spectacular Science Show
PTA · 60 minutes · Ages 6+
Turn your school hall into a theatre for the night. The PTA sells tickets to families and the ticket income is split 50/50, making it a simple and low-risk way to raise money for your school. Pupils, parents and teachers can enjoy fire tornadoes, elephant’s toothpaste, exploding hydrogen balloons and giant vortex rings together. It’s loud, fun and a brilliant fundraiser. Full terms on request. The same set-up requirements as school visits apply.