Watch science on stage as Brainiac Live! tours UK

The Olivier Award winning Brainiac Live! will begin touring the UK on 31st March, opening at the Wolverhampton Grand following a festive two-day run at Birmingham Town Hall on 28th and 29th December 2025. 

The show will then visit venues including Bristol Old Vic, Grand Opera House York and Chelmsford Theatre, with further venues and dates expected to be announced. 

Dan Colman, Brainiac Live! producer said: “Winning the Olivier Award for Best Family Show this year was a huge moment for us – and now we’re thrilled to be taking Brainiac Live! around the country next year. There’s nothing quite like the look on kids’ faces when they see our daredevil experiments live on stage – but remember, DON’T TRY THIS AT HOME!”

Tour schedule: 

Brainiac Live! is suitable for ages five and above. School groups can take advantage of group rates for shows at certain venues, subject to availability. 

About the show 

Audiences can expect a journey through the weird and wonderful world of science from the safety of their seats, as the Brainiacs delve into the mysteries of science. The show will feature liquid nitrogen clouds, vortex smoke rings, exploding hydrogen balloons, spinning CO₂ chairs and more.

The live science show has previously played to sold out theatres across the UK, headlined science festivals and toured internationally, including a two-week run at the Sydney Opera House, and appearances in Hong Kong, Brisbane, Edinburgh, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Dubai, and Barcelona.

Brainiac education resources

Brainiac Live! offers interactive in-school workshops designed to engage young people with STEM through hands-on activities led by workshop leaders - Brainiacs. 

Sessions last one hour and have capacity for up to 40 KS2 pupils. Brainiac Academies workshops require a large classroom or school hall and access to a large screen or projector.