Stand up Science in Thessaloniki

Stand up Science by Science Reactors in Thessaloniki!!!

Where? At the Open Amphitheatre of Thessaloniki City Hall

When? Saturday 13 September at 21:00 with free entry

After a long time, the Science Reactors team from Thessaloniki is regrouping and, reinforced by members from Athens, is back stronger than ever!

The subversive scientific storytelling of Science Reactors, this group of unconventional scientists, will fill the amphitheatre with euphoria and wit. Their goal? To spark the audience's scientific curiosity, to help science reach out to the world, to debunk the myth that scientists have no sense of humour and – who knows? – to gain new fans.

In the form of Stand up Science, following in the footsteps of stand-up comedy, they present simple scientific topics with zest, humour and clarity, showcasing their talent for science communication and, above all, their love and passion for it.

A few words about the team:

In 2024 Science Reactors completed their first 10-year journey in the field of science communication. At first it took them some time to find the right pace. They acquired their name (Science Reactors), settled on their tools for engaging with the audience (Stand up), then staged their own theatre performances (Science on stage) and finally decided to work with younger audiences too (Stand up science kids).

They have made and continue to make a “bold” presence at major scientific events all over Greece, organised their own shows in cultural venues and theatres, thus winning many fanatical friends. They have combined Art with Science and continue to serve the same goal: spreading knowledge in a simple, enjoyable and humorous way, without humour ever becoming an end in itself!!!

Come and meet us, listen to scientific stories with an unpredictable twist and share self-deprecating experiences. Can we “graft” humour onto science? We'll prove it on stage.

Credits

Taking part from the Thessaloniki team: Pierros Patoucheas (geologist/stand up comedian) and in the role of host. Konstantinos Papadimitriou (lecturer & physical education researcher) and from Athens: Athanasios Koustenis (biochemist), Thomas Pappas (computer scientist) and Chrysanthi Saliagkopoulou (biologist)

Idea/Design/Coordination: Eleni Grammatikopoulou, Science Communication

We warmly thank the Parents' Association of the 3rd and 4th Districts of Thessaloniki and the cultural association “Ioannis Pappafis” for their valuable help, the company Evness, which organises entertainment and sports events, for their wholehearted support, and the Municipality of Thessaloniki for kindly providing the venue.

The invitation is open to everyone

We look forward to seeing you…

Free entry.