Rude Science

The naughtiest, funniest, most revolting science show in the world
The FORUM
Sat 11 Apr ’26
Sat 11 Apr ’26

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.

Running time including interval:
90 mins including interval, plus 40mins after-show photo opportunity with Stefan

 

Age guidance
Ages 6+ to young teens

 

WARNING: DEMONSTRATIONS IN THIS SHOW MAY ­INCLUDE:

  • LATEX BALLOONS
  • LOUD NOISES/FLASHES
  • EDIBLE SAMPLES
  • SMELLS
  • GLYCEROL/WATER THEATRICAL FOG
  • IF YOU HAVE A LATEX ALLERGY OR ANY CONCERNS PLEASE SPEAK TO A MEMBER OF STAFF
Part of

Brilliant! Spectacular, hilarious and packed with fascinating science

Marieke Navin, Head of Cheltenham Science Festival

    Venue Information

Tickets are subject to a £1 Venue Restoration & Improvement Levy

Join Waiting List

Wish list

Added:

To wishlist