Newcastle ScienceFest Roadshow this Weekend!

Newcastle Science Festival is kicking off in March, but here’s your chance to get a taster before the event. The roadshow will be travelling between 3 locations this weekend.

Byker

The Roadshow will launch with a special after school event. Join time travelling ‘Doctor Death’ and his wicked blend of historic remedies for your sneezes and wheezes. Warning: This show promises blood, guts, gore and a lot more!

• Fri 24 February
• 3-4pm Picnic and science demos
• 4-5pm Pantomime – Dr Death and the MediEvil Medicine Show
• Venue: Byker Community Centre
• Time: 3pm-5pm
• Suitable for ages 7+
• Free

The show has a limited capacity – pick up your free tickets from the Byker Community Centre in advance to guarantee a seat

Cowgate

Bjorn the Polar Bear and his minders Ursula and Arthur will be coming to Cowgate for three very special performances. Bjorn is an incredibly life-like, playful puppet who loves to be petted and stroked. Throughout the day, there’ll also be a free picnic and science demos including an inflatable planetarium and live cookery.

• Sat 25 February
• 12noon-2pm Picnic
• 11am-4pm Science Demos
• 12.30pm, 2pm, 3.30pm Polar Bear
• Venue: Cowgate Community Centre
• Time: 11am-4pm+
• Suitable for all ages
• Free

No pre-booking. Just turn up on the day.

Fenham

The Roadshow will culminate at the Beacon – an exciting redevelopment of the former West Road Fire Station. This will be the building’s first public event.

Lots of exciting activities are planned including both Bjorn the Polar Bear and the Dr Death and the MediEvil Medicine Pantomime.

Between shows, you will be able to make your own UV torch to take home, help knit the solar system and enjoy a free picnic.

• Sun 26 February
• 11.30am, 1.30pm, 3.30pm Polar Bear
• 12.30pm, 2.30pm Pantomime – Dr Death and the MediEvil
• Medicine Show
• 2pm-2pm Picnic
• 1am-4pm Science demos
• Venue: The Beacon, West Road
• Time: 11am-4pm
• Suitable for all ages
• Free

No pre-booking. Just turn up on the day.