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Science theatre What is science theatre. At the most basic level, science theatre involves the incorporation of scientific concepts and research in theatrical performances. Science and scientists have been the subject of many plays, whether as the central focus such as in Xxxxxxx Xxxxx’x Copenhagen (whose story revolves around atomic physics and the scientists Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx and Xxxxx Xxxx), or as an additional facet of a wider story such as in Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxx’ Humble Boy (where a father and son are both scientists but the play is about family relationships). However, there has been a recent trend towards collaborative science theatre, where scientists are actively involved in the development of the performance47. This collaboration can take many forms – from the researcher acting as an expert advisor or consultant on the scientific aspects to being an active contributor and even performer. In its broadest sense, science theatre can include all forms of performance activities based on a narrative. This can include science comedy or stand up shows, which use humour to get across scientific concepts that audiences may ignore if presented in a traditional way48. If these are performed by researchers it can also help break down negative stereotypes of scientists. Other science theatre models include informal locations such as street theatre, pop-up theatre, science busking and unstructured performance encounters. Science theatre also spans the range of theatrical models – from traditional performances where the audience are observers to those where the audience are active participants or help shape the direction of the performance. An 47 Xxxxxx, X. and Xxxxxxxx, E.,, An exploration of the collaborative processes of making theatre inspired by science, Public Understanding of Science, 21 (7), pp. 891-901, 2011 48 Xxxxx, X., Xxxxxx, D and Xxx, X.X., Communicating through humour: A project of stand-up comedy about science, Public Understanding of Science, 2013 example of the latter is Deadinburgh49 – an immersive theatrical experience where the participants had to make choices in an epidemic scenario. Other ways of involving the audience include theatrical debates where the performers encourage discussion with the audience in between performed scenes50. An advantage of science theatre is that it enables interaction with audiences with an interest in arts and performance but may not necessarily have prior knowledge of or engagement with science (although arts and science are not mutually exclusive). Wh...