Performance: A queer tour of the Summer Science Exhibition
This event is part of the Royal Society's Summer Science Exhibition 2026.
Our fabulous line-up of drag performers take you on a whirl-wind tour of selected Summer Science flagship exhibits. Get struck by Thunderbolts and lightning, shrink down with Microbe zoo, explore the dark universe and more with acts reinterpreting cutting-edge research through performance.
Performers include:
- – Award-winning drag artist who has delivered performances ranging from a specially curated silent tour for the Wellcome Collection’s Milk Exhibition to the Soho Stage for London Pride
- – Plant geneticist, queer ecologist, and, as of tonight, a drag performer. A researcher before a performer, Em brings the same rigour to the stage as to the lab: curious, thorough, and absolutely committed to the bit
- – Theatremaker and drag artist who works across the creative, community and academic sectors. She’s the creator of two science-based theatre shows, Drag 'n' Drop! (quantum physics & gender) and Call Me, Mother Nature (climate change), touring from this summer
- – Performer, writer, multidisciplinary artist and producer of peculiar events. Their work is characterised by wit, whimsy, horror and a sort of angry joy
- – An internationally acclaimed drag king who serves high-camp glamour and comedy excellence. He brings over 10 years of stage experience across stand-up, hosting, and more to stages including The Barbican and Shakespeare's Globe
Attending the event
This event will be held in Theatre 2 at the Royal Society on Friday 3 July 2026, 6.30pm – 7.45pm.
- Free to attend as part of Summer Science Exhibition on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to seat availability. We recommend that visitors arrive 10-15 minutes before the session
- Eventbrite tickets for Summer Science Exhibition are recommended, with only a limited number of walk-up tickets released on the day
- This event is part of our adults-only (18+) Taking Pride in Science evening
- This performance will take place in person
- Live subtitles will be available
- Travel and accessibility information and details on planning your visit - contact us directly to arrange any specific accessibility requirements
- Food and drink will be available for purchase at our onsite café
For all enquiries, please email us.
Image credit: Charlie Wood