Braintastic! Science presents: That's NonSense | Show (at SED)

Schedule

Sat Mar 14 2026 at 10:30 am to 04:30 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Building 32, Lecture Theatre 1015 | Southampton, EN

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Explore the wonderful world of our senses and the tricks they play on us. Prepare to be amazed by multi-sensory tricks and visual illusions!
About this Event

Explore the wonderful world of our senses, and the tricks they play on us with Braintastic! Science.
Prepare to be amazed by multi-sensory tricks and visual illusions in this demo-packed exploration of your amazing brain and senses - including a few you didn't know you had!
PLEASE NOTE: A BSL Interpreter from Deaf Action will be available at the show starting at 13:00.

Show Times: 11:30; 13:00; 14:30

Run Time: Approximately 45 minutes

Suitability: Great for all ages

PLEASE NOTE:

  • Some additional tickets for each show will be available on the day in Building 32, on a first-come-first-served basis. Please queue politely so our volunteers can help you.
  • In case the tickets for this show and other timed activities are sold out, please note that there are more than 140 other activities to enjoy during the day!
  • This activity is very popular, please consider that there might be a queue to access the room where the event is taking place.

Accessibility: A British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter will be at the show starting at 13:00. The venue is wheelchair accessible and hearing loop is available. Please expect loud sounds as part of this show. A few ear defenders will be available to borrow upon entrance on a first-come, first-served basis. Priority seating for deaf, hard of hearing and visually impaired in the first two front rows. For more information, visit our dedicated Accessibility page.

PLEASE NOTE: This ticket just gives you access to the show. You will need to book a FREE general admission ticket for Science and Engineering Day to complete your registration to the festival, by filling the form .


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This event is taking place as part of Science and Engineering Day, the fun-filled family-friendly flagship event of (SOTSEF).

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Building 32, Lecture Theatre 1015, University Road, Southampton, United Kingdom

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