PRESS RELEASE
The Wheel of Science Branches Out
(Aberdeen: 21 st March 2006) Aberdeen-based theatre in education company, Live Wire Productions, is celebrating a successful week of touring North East primary schools with 'The Wooden Wheel of Science', a brand new show developed for National Science Week with funding from Aberdeen City Council's Home Energy Department.
Presented by a couple of playful woodland gnomes, 'The Wooden Wheel of Science' is a fun, interactive game show where the characters challenge young audiences to spin the wheel and answer questions on the theme of energy conservation, trees and the environment.
To round off the week, the Live Wire team performed their popular 'Wheel of Science' at a Science Discovery Day at Aberdeen's Satrosphere to celebrate National Science Week. They presented four environmental shows on different themes, including renewable energy, waste and recycling.
Vanessa Chew of Live Wire Productions said, "Thanks to Aberdeen City Council's Home Energy Department, we are delighted to add the 'Wooden Wheel of Science' to our repertoire. After such a successful week, I am sure it will prove to be a valuable resource to primary schools."
The Headteacher at Banchory Devenick Primary School said: "Our children thought the show was wonderful."
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For more information contact Vanessa Chew on 01224 592777.
Email: vanessa@livewireproductions.org.uk
Notes to Editors:
Live Wire Productions (est 1994)
Live Wire Productions, an award winning Aberdeen based theatre in education company, is a unique resource for schools, the community and organisations seeking to improve understanding and assist in changing attitudes through drama, reaching audiences of over 15,000 last year alone.
Tour
The Wooden Wheel of Science visited the following schools:
St Peter's Primary School
Hanover Street Primary School
Tullos Primary School
Newhills Primary School
Kellands Primary School
Crudie Primary School
Portlethen Primary School
Banchory Devenick Primary School
Craigievar Primary School
St Machar Primary School