The Show

The show is the core element of the project. It is a specially commissioned work of installation theatre that is designed to entertain and stimulate the inquisitive minds of the audience so that the process of learning extends beyond the show into one or more of the other project elements.

The audience will be recruited as Space Cadets by Quantum, a time travelling cyborg,. The Cadets will help Quantum test out his hot new leisure and entertainment activity, Space Circus, which he is hoping to franchise across the universe. But is this the real reason for Quantum's visit to earth...? The show will be delivered in three inflatable indoor pods. Each POD will have a theme which will be used to highlight key national curriculum concepts and encourage further study as well as providing essential clues:

• POD 1 - Lunar Hotel
• POD 2 - Starship Diversity
• POD 3 - Europa Laboratory

The story line has links to the following national curriculum units:

3e, 4c, 4d, 4f, 5a, 5e, 5f, 6a, 6b, 6c, 6d, 6e, 6f, 6g, 7a, 7e, 7j, 7k, 7l, 8a, 8c, 8k, 8l

Combined with music and lighting the PODs will transform the environment in which they are 'installed'.

Logistics

The length of the show varies between 1hr 5mins and 1hr 15mins depending on whether the option of using an electronic voting system is selected.

Each performance can accommodate a maximum of 36 pupils and consists of a mission briefing, three 12 minute Pod experiences (3 groups in rotation) and a mission debrief.

For one day bookings and the first day of multi-day bookings a maximum of 2 shows can be performed. On subsequent days of multi-day bookings a maximum of 3 shows can be performed.

Bookings are subject to a site visit and confirmation that all hosting requirements can be met. A performance schedule will be agreed with each school.

Eligibility

Funding restrictions mean we can only offer free shows to schools from authorities in West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, Humberside, North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire.

Tour Dates

The show will be touring during the following periods in 2009/10:

• June/July 2009
• November/December 2009
• January/February 2010

Bookings will be made on a first come first served basis.