# Colliderfest: Everything you need to know

23 hours ago

Richard Madden  
BBC News

## What is it?

It has been dubbed a "four-day extravaganza" by the organisers and starts with two days of educational events for schools, followed by a weekend of science and arts-based activities, workshops and shows.

On the evenings of 14 and 15 March, a large-scale light and sound installation, called After Dark, will be staged in Queen Victoria Square, Whitefriargate, Beverley Gate and Trinity Square, between 18:30 and 21:30 GMT.

A theatre performance, called Out of the Deep Blue, will feature a 13ft-tall sea giant puppet, which "rises from the deep ocean and encounters a courageous little girl". It will be staged at various times on Saturday and Sunday.

Other events will include workshops, experiments involving exotic animals, state-of-the-art robotics, and activities looking at the environment and climate change.

The festival is being organised by Hull City Council, the Hull Maritime project, Hull Museums and Gallery, and the University of Hull.

## Which venues are taking part?

Events will take place across several so-called Discovery Zones. The majority of venues are in the city centre and include Hull Minster, Ferens Art Gallery, Hull Truck Theatre, the Wilberforce Institute and the Streetlife Museum.

Some of the events, such as the light installations and theatre shows, will take place in the streets. There will also be things to see and do at The Deep and in Humber Street.

The University of Hull is heavily involved, with talks and workshops taking place on Cottingham Road campus.

## Do I need tickets?

Many of the events will be free, but some require places to be booked in advance. Other events do not require tickets.

A fee will be charged for some events including a virtual Q&A with the Oscar-nominated actor Chiwetel Ejiofor, and a live appearance by Moate.

A full programme of events, including ticket details, can be found on the .

Prof Lorch said: "We're merging the worlds of science and art to show just how exciting and inspiring they can be together.

"With something for every age and interest, from hands-on experiments for kids to jaw-dropping performances and exhibitions for adults, this festival is all about discovering, learning and having fun."

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