Brainiac Live Tickets at Garrick Theatre

Brainiac Live is an Olivier Award-winning family science show that brings explosive live experiments to the West End stage.

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Brainiac Live Tickets

Brainiac Live is a high-energy family science show playing at the Garrick Theatre in London's West End, and the winner of the 2025 Olivier Award for Best Family Show. Built around live experiments performed right there on stage, it brings chemistry, physics and a healthy dose of scientific chaos to a seated theatre audience. A team of performers known as the Brainiacs run through the kind of loud, volatile demonstrations that are firmly off-limits at home.

City AM called it "noisy, anarchic fun" that "bubbles over with kinetic energy", while Spy in the Stalls described it as "quite literally, explosive, in both its energy and experiments". The Olivier win confirms its place as one of the leading family productions currently playing in London.

What to expect

The show is a fast-paced run of live science experiments, with the audience watching from their seats as the Brainiacs work through an ever more spectacular programme. Expect loud bangs, surprising reactions and a format built to keep younger audiences gripped from start to finish. The tone is comedic and playful, with the performers leaning into the danger and unpredictability of every experiment for full theatrical effect.

Your ticket covers a reserved seat in the Garrick Theatre auditorium for the full performance. The production is made for families, and the theatre offers accessible booking, including wheelchair spaces and captioned or audio-described performances, through its dedicated access line on 0330 333 4815.

The Garrick Theatre and getting there

The Garrick Theatre opened in 1889 and seats around 656 across its stalls, dress circle and upper circle. You'll find it at 2 Charing Cross Road, WC2H 0HH, a short walk from Charing Cross station and Leicester Square Underground station, right in the heart of the West End theatreland district.

Why you'll love it

2025 Olivier Award winner for Best Family Show
Live science experiments performed on stage in the West End
The UK's original family science show returns to London
Watch explosive experiments from the safety of your seat
Made for families after hands-on, interactive science fun

Good to know

Age suitability

Suitable for all ages

Performance times

Mon-SunClosed

Know before you go

Arrival and timing

The Garrick Theatre is a traditional West End house, so allow yourself enough time to find your seats, buy a programme, and settle in before the show begins. Arriving in good time before the start is especially worthwhile with younger visitors in tow.

Seating and the auditorium

The Garrick has a classic tiered layout with stalls, dress circle, and upper circle. Whichever level you are seated on, be prepared for a lively, loud, and energetic performance. Some experiments are genuinely explosive, so expect noise and the occasional surprise from the stage.

During the show

Switch mobile phones to silent or turn them off before the performance begins.
Photography and recording during the show are not permitted.
Latecomers may be asked to wait until a suitable break before being shown to their seats.
Check the theatre's food and drink policy on arrival, as rules on bringing refreshments into the auditorium vary.

Frequently asked

What is Brainiac Live?

Brainiac Live is a family science stage show packed with explosive experiments and live demonstrations performed by the Brainiacs. It won the 2025 Olivier Award for Best Family Show and is known for being noisy, energetic and full of action. It is the UK's original live science show, now playing at the Garrick Theatre in London's West End.

Is Brainiac Live suitable for children?

Yes. Brainiac Live is designed to entertain younger audiences, and reviewers describe it as a brilliant experience for families. The show features loud experiments and high-energy performances, so parents should know it can get noisy.

Where is Brainiac Live and how do I get there?

Brainiac Live is performed at the Garrick Theatre, 2 Charing Cross Road, London, WC2H 0HH. The theatre is close to Charing Cross and Leicester Square Underground stations, so it is easy to reach by public transport.

Is Brainiac Live at the Garrick Theatre accessible?

The Garrick Theatre has a dedicated access line on 0330 333 4815 for booking wheelchair spaces and accessible tickets. You can also use this number to ask about captioned or audio-described performances.