glasgow science centre

science in the dock

An object theatre combining mechanical effects and projected video in a humorous show exploring ethical issues in science.

Science in the Dock features three 8 minute shows telling the stories of:

• Leica the dog, the first living creature in orbit.
• Christiaan Barnard, the story of the pioneering heart transplant surgeon re-enacted with Barbie dolls.
• Dolly the sheep, a story of cloning and public relations.