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Jupi heats up a magnet with a flame, while Mortis and Vita watch eagerly.
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Zukunftsenergien – Zukunftsmusik?

Immerse yourself in an energetic show full of music, humor and live experiments! Humanity and the Universe take the audience on a search for solutions for a future of sustainable energy. The show focuses on central questions of the energy transition: How do heat pumps work? What opportunities does hydrogen offer? And how can nuclear fusion succeed? The physics show musical “Zukunftsenergien – Zukunftsmusik?” presents the potential of energy research for tomorrow.

Four people stand around a table on which a round, flat wooden construction with a ramp is placed.
Geiger demonstriert Rutherfords Streuexperiment. © Physikshow Uni Bonn

What's (the) matter?

The discovery of the Higgs boson inspired us to restructure and rewrite our previous particle physics show. The two main characters use magic umbrellas to go on a journey through space and time. Stopping at different important stages of particle physics. Starting at the discovery of the structure of the atom, over development of particle accelerators, up to the detection of the Higgs boson.

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Experiments are presented in an entertaining way in the physics show. © Barbara Frommann / Uni Bonn

Physics Show

The “Physikshow” was started in 2001. Since then students have regularly been putting together fun and entertaining shows. While the explanations are aimed at children 12 years and up, younger children are also able to enjoy the show. The experiments usually cover several different fields of physics. All experiments are strung together by an overarching story line. In one to two hours we show our audience how much fun physics can be.

A photo of the particle physics show cast from 2024.
Mika demonstrates how particles can be accelerated. © Alexandra Wald/Physikshow Uni Bonn

Particle Physics Show

In 2004 we created a whole show dedicated to particle physics. In 2008 a new version of this show was performed in different cities outside of Bonn. In 2013 we came up with the current version of the show which premiered in Oxford in 2014. This show follows the developments in particle physics. From the discovery of the structure of the atom to the discovery of the Higgs boson. Since the topic is more complex it is aimed at a slightly older audience (14+).

On the left, a woman dressed in dark clothes makes eye contact with a man dressed in bright and colorful clothes. On the right is a smartly dressed woman holding a fishing rod with a sheep on it.
The phyusical features singing, dancing and music. © Barbara Frommann / Uni Bonn

Physics Show Musical

The “Phyusical” was developed for the first time in 2019 by a group of Physics Show students and features the usual live physics show experiments as well as vocal performances by the actors accompanied by a live orchestra. To our knowledge, this is the physics show musical worldwide. The explanations of the experiments are suitable for children aged 12 and over, but younger children also have a lot of fun in the show!

Three people wearing Christmas hats pour water onto a blue metal barrel. In the background are large gift boxesIn the background are large gift boxes.
© Volker Lannert

Christmas Physics Show

The Christmas Physics Show was first developed in 2007 and has been performed annually in the run-up to Christmas since 2016. Originally intended solely for students, the show is now also performed to the public. The experiments and explanations are designed for children aged 12 and over, but the younger audience can also be inspired by the effects!