Participatory Walkabout
& Audio Assault Buggy
Noisy Interactors
Performers with wearable amps and instruments engage people in random noise-making or Science Busking. Optional Buggy.
Engagement can last for 5 seconds for passers-by, or we can draw participants in and involve them in a group activity (usually the Nose Test) for a few minutes. Often crowds form and the experiments turn into mini-shows with participation.
Equally suited to science events or arts/cultural events, our performers can focus more on entertainment and performance, or science-busking and engagement in experiments. Or we can balance the two and tailor the approach to each participant.
Walkabout crosses over (and can easily be combined) with Drop-in.
Buggy or not?
You can book one or more Walkabout performers with or without the Audio Assault Buggy. Find out more about the Buggy below.
Audio Assault Buggy
The ultimate Science Busking feature
The Audio Assault Buggy is a Steampunk spectacle with costumed performers who will conduct the infamous Noisy Toys Nose Test and other short participatory noise experiments with passers-by. These can be very quick or stretched out into a mini-show if a crowd forms.
A fully participatory Walkabout act
The Buggy is an optional addition to our ‘Noisy Interactors’ participatory Walkabout acts. The Buggy contains a much more powerful PA, Nose Testing equipment and many other intriguing noise-makers and hands-on experimental equipment.
Science Busking
science busking is a term used by science communicators for quick and inclusive activities that can take place in public settings. It does NOT involve asking for money.
We have several experiments that involve participants that we can run using our wearable electronics and instruments, and many more with the Audio Assault Buggy.
The perfect ice-breaker participation activity! We can Nose test people in just a few seconds, or involve a whole family or friend group, electrocute them all together, and try some extension experiments. Yes, it’s safe.
There are many opportunities to understand more about electricity here, with guaranteed smiles. Find out more here.
