TV ASTRONOMER and author Mark Thompson brings his spectacular science show to Leeds Carriageworks next month.

When we spoke to him recently he said he had been interested in science and astronomy since he was ten years old, loved science at school, and has now been lecturing to audiences for over 20 years.

You think science is boring, think again; this is science like you have never seen before. Designed for children of six years and up, the brand new Spectacular Science Show explores the strange and magical properties of matter with exploding elephant’s toothpaste, vortex-generating dustbins, dancing paste, vanishing beakers and even exploding Pringle tubes!

Mark has been enthralling audiences for over many years with his fascinating journeys around the universe. Now he is turning his infectious enthusiasm to things a little closer to home with this brand new show to be enjoyed by children and grown-ups alike.

In the show he will explain how his experiments are done, and how children can do similar experiments at home using ordinary household items. The idea is for children (and adults) to learn but also be thrilled at the same time. Mark described the show as very fast moving which leaves the audience wanting more.

Prior to the show itself there is also an hour where children and their families can be interactive with worksheets in the foyer area of the theatre.

The show is on Saturday, October 15 at 2pm.

John Burland