ShRIek: The Spooky Science of the Paranormal (Family)

A family Halloween science show at the Royal Institution where Steve McNeil and Michael Cutts use Victorian equipment to explore spooky tales.

Steve McNeil (WiFi Wars) and Ri Demo team's Michael Cutts lead a spooky science adventure in the Faraday Theatre, exploring historical tales where science and the unexplained meet. Using objects from the Royal Institution's collection, they recreate experiments and investigate how Victorian scientists tried to understand strange sights, sounds and ghostly encounters. The 75-minute show features demonstrations and Halloween atmosphere, recommended for children aged 7–13, with under-13s accompanied by a paying adult.