Rude Science
2026
Synopsis
About the Show
Rude Science 2026
Brace yourselves for BBC Gastronaut Stefan Gates’ revolutionary, high-tech, highly explosive new show, packed with outrageous science stunts. On the surface it’s a riot of disgusting experiments built to delight young audiences but under the bonnet it’s a brilliantly constructed curriculum-driven adventure designed to inspire Britain’s kids with a lasting fascination for science.
Expect enormous bottoms, f*rt machines, snot cocktails, vast whoopee cushions, pee-powered fireworks and ear-wax-oozing mannequins.
Stef is the high-octane presenter of 20 TV series (five for CBBC) and award-winning author of 12 books (including Rude Science). He’s internationally renowned for his world-class science stage shows.
Current & Upcoming Locations
24 May 2026
Newcastle upon Tyne
Tyne Theatre & Opera House Newcastle
26 May 2026
Barnstaple
The Queens Theatre Barnstaple
27 May 2026
Portsmouth
Kings Theatre Portsmouth
28 May 2026
Bexhill-on-Sea
De La Warr Pavilion Bexhill On Sea
29 May 2026
St Albans
The Alban Arena – St Albans
15 Jul 2026
Inverness
Eden Court Inverness
25 Jul 2026
Carmarthen Lyric
Past shows
27 Jul 2026
Cardiff
New Theatre Cardiff
28 Jul 2026
Salisbury
City Hall Salisbury
29 Jul 2026
Weymouth
Weymouth Pavilion
31 Jul 2026
Wrexham
William Aston Hall Wrexham
24 Oct 2026
Aberdare
The Coliseum Theatre Aberdare
25 Oct 2026
Cheltenham
Cheltenham Town Hall and Pittville Pump Room
26 Oct 2026
Fareham
Fareham Live
27 Oct 2026
Ipswich
Ipswich Regent Theatre & Corn Exchange
31 Oct 2026
King's Lynn
King’s Lynn Corn Exchange
