Do you want to know about the science behind the thrills and spills of the circus? Do you want to try out some fun experiments with comedians? If you want to know more about robotics and the science of beat-boxing, then do not miss a spectacular evening at the City entrance in Valletta, on 26 September from 6pm onwards. This event is part of Science in the City, European Researchers’ Night.
The Malta Council for Science and Technology (MCST) will be hosting a number of activities ranging from an educational live comedy and discussion on water conservation to beat-boxing sessions, a science circus act, and robotics at the City Gate entrance.
Dr Ken will take the audience on a voyage of discovery investigating how performers make use of many scientific principles in their tricks and stunts, such as how jugglers use gravity, and how clowns use science to avoid hurting themselves. The two one-hour shows will be held at 8.30pm and at 10pm.
Maltese singer-songwriter and international beat-box pioneer, Dana McKeon, will be holding 15-minute sessions to introduce the art and science of beat-boxing to children. Apart from demonstrating and teaching the art of beat-boxing, Dana McKeon will give further insight into the physiological and muscular functions used in vocal percussion.
A one-hour educational live comedy Meet the Scientists by established artists Malcolm Galea and Joseph Zammit from More or Less Theatre will feature interviews with different key characters in the history of science as well as interactive experiments with the young audience. The shows will be presented at 6.15pm, 6.45pm, 7.15pm and 7.45pm.
For the younger audience, Fonzu l-Fenek will be entertaining children with sing alongs and activities related to nutrition. Other activities include demonstrations and experiments with food, making and tasting fruit and Fonzu’s green smoothies, and a life size snakes and ladders game.
Children will also have the opportunity to learn about the new robotics and how robots are programmed. The activity is supported by IMS Ltd (Malta).
The Science in the City festival − European Researchers’ Night is supported by the EU’s Marie Sklodowska-Curie Action of the Horizon 2020 (H2020) Programme. The event is organised by the University of Malta, Malta Chamber of Scientists and the Research Trust of the University of Malta (RIDT), in partnership with Karl Borg Events, Studio 7, Valletta 2018 Foundation, Meusac, Valletta Local Council, Malta Council for Science and Technology, Malta College for Arts, Science and Technology, Arts Council Malta, PBS, Notte Bianca, St James Cavalier, Lufthansa Technik Malta, General Soft Drinks with Coca Cola, Ta' Mena wines and the British Council.
For full programme and venue details visit www.scienceinthecity.org.mt
Photocaption 1: Dr Ken and his circus act will be at the MCST main tent at City entrance
Photocaption 2: More or Less Theatre comedians entertaining the young audiences
Photocaption 3: Dana McKeon will be introducing the art and science of beat-boxing to children at the MCST main tent at City entrance