Assembly
If you are looking for a super fun show bursting with silliness, fire and explosions, all sprinkled with some science education thrown in for good measure, then this is the show for you!
Join Magnus on his delightfully chaotic science adventure, where safety precautions are not his strong point, but it’s up to you to remind him to be safe. My 7-year-old loved this show and mad scientist Magnus has boundless energy to keep children of all ages engaged throughout. The show strikes a perfect balance between entertainment and education, with just enough physics and chemistry to spark curiosity, but never so much that the fun slows down. My wee boy couldn’t wait to tell his dad the new facts he’d learned. As an adult, I really enjoyed this show too, which is always a bonus when you are at a kids performance! It’s worth mentioning that I had my 1-year-old along with me as well, and at times she too was quite mesmerised by the mad scientist’s boundless energy, but then needed to be supplied with many snacks to stick it out. The show has an age suitability of 3+ and while I think younger kids would enjoy the silliness (Magnus is a natural children’s entertainer), I would probably say it is more like 6 or 7+ for them to really stay engaged in the whole show. There is some audience participation but only for kids that really want to.
Overall, my boy loved this, and at one point he was laughing so hard he snorted – the best compliment a 7-year old can give! This would be a top pick from me for kids over 6 who love science!
Note: For ND kids, headphones might help , it can get a little loud or over stimulating at times.
My mini reviewer said “I loved when the puffy smoke wouldn’t stop puffing, and when Magnus set himself on fire”
(Written by Emma May)
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