The Alphabet of Awesome Science

As part of the 2022 Children's Festival, join us for this special performance by The Alphabet of Awesome Science at the Drum Theatre.

Join professors Lexi Con and Noel Edge (the Word Nerd and the Science Freak) for a thrilling voyage through the alphabet – where great big chewy sesquipedalian words inspire mind-blowing scientific surprises. Professor Lexi Con has curated a curious collection of her favourite words (one for every letter of the alphabet) with each word providing Professor Noel Edge with an inspirational jumping off point for 26 quirky scientific demonstrations – that squish and squirt, float and fly, erupt and explode. Together, this dad-joke quipping, prank-pulling pair of polished professors strut their stuff in a performance that’s equal parts explosive, messy, spectacular, hilarious, fascinating and gross. And if things weren’t exciting enough, every show is completely different, with audiences determining the order in which the letters are revealed and explored. Plus, did we mention, this is a race? The plucky pair of professors have just 52 minutes to complete their alphabetical, scientifical countdown. That’s just 2 minutes per experiment!

Will they make it in time . . . ?

Duration: 60 minutes

Note: Suitable for kids aged 5-12 and their families

Reviews

“This is one of the best children’s shows I have seen; not only is it fun, well-produced, exciting and educational, it doesn’t talk down to children and keeps everyone from 5 to 105 engaged, learning and laughing.” - Stage Whispers

“A must-see show that sets the standard for educational family fringe entertainment" - Adelaide Advertiser

Best Children’s Event - weekly award, 2019 Adelaide Fringe

This is event is part of the Greater Dandenong Children’s Festival.