The Science Festival Extras programme kicks off and closes the main event at the weekend. The Science Festival opens with a pre-weekend highlight at the Taliesin on Friday, 25th October, featuring 'The Magical Mr West' and his enchanting performance, Crafty Fools. The grand finale on Monday, 28th October, will showcase the much-loved TV presenter Andy Day with his exciting show, Andy’s Dino Rap. Tickets are expected to sell quickly, so we recommend booking early to secure your spot!
Swansea Science Festival Extras
Darkfield: Flight
Wednesday 2nd October - Sunday 3rd November, 12 - 8.30pm, from £5, Taliesin, Swansea University
Seated inside a replica plane fuselage within a 40ft shipping container, and taking place in absolute darkness, this unique audio-theatre show will take you on a journey like no other.
Exploring the multi-verse theories of Quantum Mechanics, FLIGHT takes audience members through two worlds, two realities, and two possible outcomes. There are many worlds in which this plane lands safely. We are not responsible for your final destination.
WARNING: Complete darkness - may not be suitable for those with claustrophobia.
Crafty Fools: Adventures in Science
Friday 25th October 6:30pm, from £10, Taliesin, Swansea University
Celebrate Swansea Science Festival by joining ‘The Magical Mr West’ on an incredible adventure into the world of science!
Aided by his corvid companion Crowbert and a collection of curious contraptions, Mr West tackles some of the trickiest questions in the history of humanity.
Expect skills, silliness, and the studious application of logic from one-half of magic duo Morgan & West (ITV Penn & Teller: Fool Us).
Eternal You
Saturday 26th October 7.30pm, from £5, 15+, Film, Taliesin, Swansea University
Eternal You examines the story of people who live on as digital replicants in the pockets of their loved ones. With the help of artificial intelligence and Big Data, a dream comes true that is as old as mankind itself: eternal life. It’s probably the biggest business idea of the digital age, following tech start-ups which use a wealth of data to develop “digital doppelgangers,” which promise to immortalize people on earth. The film raises several questions, such as: Can a digital entity compensate for the loss of a loved one? How will human memory be affected? And do we not have the right to forget?
Andy Day: Andy's Dino Raps
Monday 28th October 11am & 1:30pm, from £10, Taliesin, Swansea University
TV presenter and actor Andy Day comes to Swansea Science Festival with his dino-tastic family show - an interactive, fun and catchy show with raps and songs about everyone’s favourite prehistoric creatures.
Festival of Social Science
27th October-8th November, across the city of Swansea
The Festival of Social Science is an annual celebration of research and knowledge about humans and society. It’s an opportunity for everyone to explore the social sciences, from health, nutrition and wellbeing to psychology, sports and exercise, crime, equality, tech, education and identity, and much more!