what's on at life: may - november 2014

What’s onMay - November 2014

The Exhibition ofReal Human Bodies

Times Square, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4EP life.org.uk

Life Science Centre is an award-winning attraction and a great value day out for families and adults too. One ticket gets you exhibitions, theatre shows, theplanetarium and the 4D Motion Ride* - the only one in the North East!

One ticket gets you everything!

Everything isincluded in yourScience Centre ticket!

For more information visit life.org.uk or call (0191) 243 8210. Book Science Centre and event tickets online at life.org.uk

BODY WORLDS Vital is an awe-inspiring journey through thehuman body, celebrating its complexity, beauty and potential.BODY WORLDS Vital brings together a collection of real humanbodies, specimens and organs which have been willed by donors and preserved through plastination, a ground-breakingpreservation method invented by Dr. Gunther von Hagens.

The Exhibition of Real Human Bodies

+4D Motion Ride+Planetarium+Curiosity Zone+ Live Theatre Shows+Young Explorers’ Zone+Exhibitions

There’s so much for the whole family to explore at Life! Gaze at the stars in our planetarium, the largest in the North; enjoy a thrilling adventure on our 4D Motion Ride*; get creative in our Curiosity Zone and learn some fascinating facts in our Science Theatre! There’s also a whole range of activities for little ones including the Young Explorers’ Zone and our specialplanetarium shows for under 7s. *Height restrictions apply. See website for details.

More for the whole family

Visiting with children? Given the nature of the BODY WORLDS Vital exhibits, it is up to parents, guardians, or school staff to decide whether the exhibition is appropriate for the children in their care. As a guideline, we suggest that BODY WORLDS Vital is of particular interest to children aged 8 and over, and adults of all ages. This is for guidance only - you know your children best. We advise that all children are accompanied by an adult. If you are considering bringing children or school groups to BODY WORLDS Vital, please refer to our online guides which have beendeveloped to help you make the most of your visit: life.org.uk/body-worlds

All included in your ticket!38 million people have experienced BODY WORLDSacross the world – here’s YOUR chance!

BODY WORLDS Vital brings together a collection of real humanbodies, organs and translucent slices which have been willed bydonors and preserved through plastination, a ground-breakingprocess invented by Dr. Gunther von Hagens.

17 May – 2 November

7 June – 5 November

A fascinating exhibition all aboutyou - your health, your identityand your ancestry.

Curiosity Zone

Inside DNA

Confiscation CabinetsTrolls, tennis balls and Top Trumps – it’s amazing whatteachers have had to confiscate over the years! Enjoy the booty collected over three decades in this fascinatingcollection.

The Curiosity Zone is 100% hands-on andfun! You can sculpt magnetic art, create a massive machine with gears and pulleysand make music that lights up! The Curiosity Zone is

assisted by grants from theNorthern Rock Foundationand the Garfield WestonFoundation.

Enjoy the stars, the Moon andeven a little bear in Britain’s mostpopular planetarium! Variousshows throughout the day.

Little BearWhat’s New, Einstein?

Back to the Moon for Good

See, smell and feel the action on the North East’s only4D Motion Ride. Shows change throughout the year.

4D Motion Ride

4 October – 7 November

From 7 MayUntil 28 December From 23 April From 13 September

Until 3 October

Frankenstein Escape the MonsterAmazon

Night at theToy Store

For safety reasons, you need to be at least 1.2m in height to use the 4D Motion Ride.

PlanetariumSpace: a Beginner’sGuide

Our little bear explores animalpatterns in the night sky. Under 7s

Learn about the Google Lunar XPRIZE race to the moon. Ages 7+

Find out what Einstein andother great thinkers havedone for us. Ages 14+

Explore the universe, cometsand black holes. Ages 7+

8 November – 6 January

Science TheatreWatch our Science Explainers bring science to life in ourbrilliant theatre. Shows change throughout the year.

Enjoy this special area, designed for under 7s to explore,discover, wonder and create. It’s creative, safe and fun! We also run a series of pre-school days, especially forages 4 and under (see the events section for details).

A Day at the BeachWhat’s that Noise?

Until 1 June 3 June –14 September From 16 September

Explore seaside science: waves, sand, sunburn and evenice cream! Ages 5+

The Young Explorers’ Zone is funded by SITA Trust,as part of their “No More Waste” programme.

Young Explorers’ Zone

For AdultsLife has a whole programme ofactivities for grown-ups includingmini courses, special events andworkshops. Don’t forget, we’re openlate during the BODY WORLDSVital exhibition on Thursdays (until8pm). See life.org.uk/adult forall the latest information.

Find out how your amazing body works andmoves. Ages 7+

Move it!

MSc Public Engagement with ScienceDelivered in association with

Delivered jointly by Northumbria University and the Centre forLife, the course encompasses academic and practicalcomponents, providing a balanced programme aimed atmaximising outreach and public engagement work in science.

For further information visit www.northumbria.ac.uk/pes or contact Programme Leader, Carole Marshall, at [email protected]

From September 2014

We explore ways of making sounds. Ages 7+

School GroupsOur schools’ programme provides hands-on, minds-on,hearts-on science education that cannot be replicated in the classroom. We’re the largest provider of scienceworkshops for schools in any European museum orscience centre, providing over 40,000 educationalexperiences to school students each year. For moreinformation and a list of our workshops, visitlife.org.uk/education

family groups

Audience key:youngexplorers (under 7) children (7-12) teenagers and

older children adults schools uniforms(rainbows, beavers,brownies,cubs,guidesandscouts)

3 May – 5 May Included in yourScience Centre ticket.

Experience amazing animal magicas we welcome some furry friends to Life, plus enjoy everything elsethe Science Centre has to offer.

Animal MagicMay Bank Holiday Weekend

Included in your Science Centre ticket.

20 May9.30am – 3.00pm

£5.50 per adult;accompanying children (aged4 and under) free. Maximumthree children per adult. Freefor Annual Pass holders.

Specially designed so thatyoung children can enjoy andexplore the Science Centre.Extra activities provided.

Pre-school Day

20 May8.00pm – 10.00pm

£4 per person (over 18s only).Book tickets via The Stand:www.thestand.co.uk

The thinking person’s varietynight. Blending comedy, music,art, new writing, science,performance and anything elsethat can happen on a stage.Venue: The Stand ComedyClub, Newcastle.

Events and Activities 2014

17 May – 2 NovemberIncludes late night openingevery Thursday(until 8.00pm) The Exhibition of Real Human Bodies

Bright Club NewcastleOrganised in association with Newcastle Universityand Northumbria University.

21 May7.00pm–8.00pm

Science Centre ticketprices apply. Bookingessential. Werecommend you arriveat least one hour early to see BODYWORLDS Vital. Thedebate will begin at7.00pm prompt.

Is it okay to display humanbodies? A chance to experienceBODY WORLDS Vital followed bya panel debate about the ethicsof this controversial exhibition.

Over My Dead Body The Ethics of Displaying Corpses


Date Event Details Price (if applicable) Who it’s for

From 10 MayEvery thirdSaturday of the month11.00am – 1.00pm

FREE. Book tickets at www.coderdojonortheast.org.uk

A monthly computer coding clubfor ages 8 - 17 run by volunteersand hosted by Life ScienceCentre.

CoderDojo Sessions

Various (See websitefor details.)

Included in your Science Centreticket.

Throughout BODY WORLDS Vitalthere will be a chance to meet arange of scientists who are bodyexperts. For more details visitlife.org.uk/meet-the-scientist

Meet the Scientist

Various (See websitefor details.)


The BODY WORLDS Vitalprogramme of special events is being delivered in partnership with Northumbria and NewcastleUniversities (and others). We are adding to the programmeregularly. Keep checking our website for the latest detailslife.org.uk/body-worlds-events

BODY WORLDS VitalSpecial EventsLook out for this icon on BODY WORLDS Vitalspecial events:

SPECIAL EVENT

SPECIAL EVENT

26 June – 30 OctoberLast Thursday of each month6.00pm – 8.00pm

£25 per session(includes access to BODY WORLDSVital exhibition).Booking essential.Drawing materialsprovided.

Life drawing sessions in theBODY WORLDS Vitalexhibition, led by artist RachelAllen. Suitable for ages 14+.

Drawing in BODYWORLDS Vital

10 June9.30am – 3.00pm

£5.50 per adult; accompanying children (aged 4 and under) free.Maximum three childrenper adult. Free forAnnual Pass holders.


Pre-school Day

15 July 8.00pm – 10.00pm

£4 per person (over 18s only).Book tickets via The Stand:www.thestand.co.uk

The thinking person’s varietynight. Blending comedy, music,art, new writing, science,performance and anything elsethat can happen on a stage.Venue: The Stand ComedyClub, Newcastle.




7 June – 5November Confiscation Cabinets Included in your

Science Centre ticket.


This half term, there’s lots going on for all thefamily. Under 7s can take a walk with Little Bear to explore the stars in our new planetarium show,and visit our Young Explorers’ Zone. Childrenaged 5 and over can see some seaside science inA Day at the Beach Science Theatre show, whileolder children will enjoy gazing at the stars in ourdaily Live Skies planetarium shows, journeyingthrough the Amazon on the thrilling 4D MotionRide and getting creative in the Curiosity Zone.

Our new exhibition, BODY WORLDS Vital,celebrates the beauty and potential of thehuman body.


family groups

Audience key:youngexplorers (under 7) children (7-12) teenagers and

older children adults schools uniforms(rainbows, beavers,brownies,cubs,guidesandscouts)

SPECIAL EVENT

24 May – 1 JuneHALF TERM

As well as the stunning BODYWORLDS Vital exhibition, your ticketgets you access to all activities on offerin the Science Centre. You can journeyto the Amazon on our 4D Motion Ride,play and explore in the Curiosity Zone,enjoy A Day at the Beach, our funscience show and explore space andthe stars in the North’s biggestplanetarium. Our lovely ScienceExplainers will have lots of fun ‘makeand take’ activities for you too.

19 July – 31 AugustSUMMERHOLIDAYS

18 November9.30am – 3.00pm

£5.50 per adult; accompanying children (aged 4 and under) free. Maximumthree children per adult. Free for Annual Pass holders.


Pre-school Day

18 November 8.00pm – 10.00pm

£4 per person (over 18s only). Book tickets via The Stand:www.thestand.co.uk

The thinking person’s varietynight. Blending comedy,music, art, new writing,science, performance andanything else that can happenon a stage. Venue: The StandComedy Club, Newcastle.



Have a frighteningly good half term with ourglowing slime workshops and prepare to bespooked with the return of Frankenstein: Escape theMonster on our 4D Motion Ride. It’s your lastchance to see our spectacular BODY WORLDSVital exhibition before it closes on 2 November.Remember, your ticket gives you access to everythingincluding the planetarium, 4D Motion Ride, ScienceTheatre and BODY WORLDS Vital exhibition.



16 October Suitable for ages 16+.£15 per person.Booking essential.We recommend youarrive at least onehour early to seeBODY WORLDSVital. The first lecture will begin at 6.30pm prompt.

A chance to experience BODY WORLDS Vital followed by two talks inspiredby the exhibition’s themes:

Art and the DeadLecture Double Bill

7 October9.30am – 3.00pm

£5.50 per adult;accompanying children (4 and under) free. Maximumthree children per adult. Freefor Annual Pass holders


Pre-school Day

25 October – 2 November

Included in yourScience Centreticket.

An exhibition of artworks based on BODY WORLDSVital, created by young peopleunder the guidance of artistRachel Allen. Part of Juice:NewcastleGateshead’s Festivalfor Children and Young People.

BODY WORLDS VitalGallery

25 October – 2 NovemberHALF TERM

The Melancholy of Anatomy

History of Preserved Bodies

6.30pm

7.30pm

Art historian Dr Gail-NinaAnderson explores waysin which the corpse isrepresented in art.

Author, photographer and arthistorian Paul Koudounarisexplores the history of displayingpreserved human bodies.

9 September9.30am – 3.00pm

£5.50 per adult; accompanying children (aged4 and under) free. Maximumthree children per adult. Free for Annual Pass holders.


Pre-school Day

9 August7.00pm – 9.00pm

For prices and ticket details visit www.eatnewcastlegateshead.com Available from late June.

A unique dining experience inwhich we explore the cultural,historical and scientificsignificance of eating offal, whileyou get right to the heart of theissue with a delicious meal.

An Offally GoodAdventure

SPECIAL EVENT

SPECIAL EVENT

SPECIAL EVENT

Various (See website for details.)

£8.95 per child (1 free groupleader per 5 children). Call(0191) 243 8223 to book.

Specially tailored visits tohelp Brownies and Cubstowards their Stargazer andAstronomer badges.

Stargazer and Astronomer Badge Day


£8.95 per child (1 free group leader per 5 children).Call (0191) 243 8223 to book.

Specially tailored visits to helpBrownies towards their ScienceInvestigator badges.

Science InvestigatorBadge Day


From £25 per child (1free group leader per 5 children). For groups of 100 or more. Call (0191) 243 8223 to book.

Amazing sleepovers for scoutingand girl guiding groups, withfull overnight access to theScience Centre. Supper,breakfast and an indoorcampfire all included.

Sleepovers


£5.50 per child, ScienceClub members only. Visitlife.org.uk for informationon how to join. Call (0191) 243 8223 to book.

Activity sessions full of excitingexperiments and demonstrationsfor 7 - 13 year olds. Seewebsite for dates and topics:life.org.uk/science-club

Science Club


£5.50 per teenager. Call(0191) 243 8223 to book.

Hands-on sessions for teenagers aged 13 -18. See website for dates and topics:life.org.uk/science-sessions

Science Sessions

January 2015

Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2014

True Love (c) Steve Race. Image taken from the 2013 competition.


Skating@Life returns 8 NovemberCombine a skate on the outdoor ice rink with a festive trip on our 4D Motion Ride, showing Night at the Toy Store throughout the festive period.*

Weekends £10 per child. Oneadult comes free withevery four children. Call(0191) 243 8223 to book.

Life Science Centre is the ideal venue for an unforgettable birthdayparty. Enjoy our exhibitions andactivities including the CuriosityZone, 4D Motion Ride and shows in the planetarium and ScienceTheatre (subject to availability). Visit life.org.uk/parties for moreinformation.

Children’s Parties


*For safety reasons, you need to be at least1.2m in height to use the 4D Motion Ride

One ticket getsyou everything!

The Centre for Life is a registered charity (no.1059607). As we’re a charity, Science Centre tickets include a voluntary 10% donation which allows us to claim an extra 25p in every pound from the Government, providing the donor is a UK tax payer. It’s called a Gift Aid visit and it makes a huge difference to charities like us. To enable us to reclaim your Gift Aid, you must bepaying an amount of income or capital gains tax at least equal to or greater than the amount of this donation. If you want to opt outof the donation, admission charges to the Science Centre are: adult £10.85, concession £8.60, family £26.50 and child £6.85.All information correct at time of going to print. Programme is subject to change; please see our website for latest information.

Opening TimesLife is open every day including Bank Holidays. Monday to Saturday 10.00am to 6.00pm (excluding Thursday*) Sunday 11.00am to 6.00pm. *Thursday late night opening during BODY WORLDS Vital until 8.00pm (last entry 7.00pm).If you would like to hear about events and activities at Life, sign up to e-news by visiting life.org.uk/sign-up

Life Science Centre, Times Square, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4EP life.org.uk

£12.00 £7.50 FREE£9.50

Family Ticket2 adults + 2 children OR 1 adult + 3 children

£29.50

ChildUnder 2

ChildConcessionsOAP, student or unwaged Aged 2 - 17

Adult

PricesAdmission to BODY WORLDS Vital is included in your Science Centre ticket which also gets you access to all other exhibitions, theatres and activities in the Science Centre including the North’s biggest planetarium, live science shows and the region’s only 4D Motion Ride (height restrictions apply). To book your tickets onlinevisit life.org.ukTo book a discounted group visit (£8.00 per adult or £6.00 per child for bookings of 10 or more) or to make aschool booking call (0191) 243 8223, Monday to Friday (9.00am - 5.00pm).

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what's on at life: may - november 2014

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