If you’ve ever had a ‘burning’ desire to find out how a rocket engine works, this is the show for you.

Peter Wright and Wonderstruck has been spreading sciencey goodness around schools, festivals and public events since 2004. Join Peter as he guides you through the exciting, flammable science and history of rockets.

You’ll find out about interesting characters such as Wan Hu, a 16th century Chinese official who strapped 47 gunpowder rockets to his favourite chair, lit them and was never seen again and Robert Hutchings Goddard, the inventor of the liquid propellant rocket who, as a child, nearly blew up the family home while testing home made explosives.

With the help of some large fireballs, incredibly loud explosions, a working jet engine and a 2 metre long rocket car you’ll discover the remarkably simple principles behind the vehicles that may one day take us to Mars and beyond!

This event is particularly suitable for ages 7+.

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