The Botanical Garden will become a space where art, science and nature are intertwined in the first scientific theater festival in Spain, organized by Ciencia Escénica in collaboration with the Botanic. For ten days, the public can enjoy shows, workshops, debates and informative activities that invite you to explore science through emotion and creativity. With proposals for all audiences, A Science Garden promotes a new way of communicating knowledge through direct experience and play, using the Garden as a stage and protagonist. The program includes outdoor activities, indoor performances and scientific popularization events, which will transform every corner of the Botanic into a living laboratory of ideas, imagination and discovery.
ACTIVITIES
OUTDOOR SHOWS
The Assistant of Cavanilles – Performing Science
Immersive theatrical journey in the 18th century, where the public becomes assistant to the botanist Antoni Josep Cavanilles. A participatory experience that mixes history, science and biodiversity.
Matzali – MAM Project / Dopamine Theater
Sensory and collective proposal that unites physical theatre, magic and plastic arts, inviting the public to co-create the work in real time.
Rube – Alo Deya Circo Daza
Visual show that combines dance, circus and physics through the live construction of a Rube Goldberg machine.
How to put the monster to sleep – Biribú Teatre
Family theater about climate change and caring for the planet, told with humor and tenderness by the Planetary Doctors.
More details about the shows coming soon.
INDOOR SHOWS
The journey of a donut - Dopamina Teatro
Theatrical adventure through the digestive system that combines neuroscience and humor. An educational and fun experience for the whole family.
More details on indoor shows coming soon.
DIVULGATIVE ACTIVITIES
Children's science workshops - Science Classroom
Outdoor laboratory where the little ones learn by experimenting, playing and solving scientific challenges.
Scenic-scientific hackathon and round table “Science on stage”
Meeting between artists, researchers and disseminators to create micro-projects that unite science and theater.
"AI and artistic creation" debate and "Dogmas and art in science" session
Spaces for reflection on the role of artificial intelligence and innovation in scientific creativity.
Speed-meeting of artists and scientists
Short meetings to generate interdisciplinary collaborations.
Scientific Dramaturgy Award "Antoni Josep Cavanilles i Palop"
Closing of the festival with the presentation of the award that recognizes the best short works inspired by science.
More details on the outreach activities shortly.
A Garden of Science and, definitely, an invitation to look at knowledge from the perspective of emotion, to discover how art can tell science and to enjoy the Botanical Garden like never before: turned into a great stage of imagination, reflection and discovery.
