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The Brain Bending Science Illusion Show

The Brain Bending Science Illusion Show

Saturday 27 February 2027

Family

Join The Magical Mr West and his corvid companion Crowbert on a journey into the brain bending world of science illusions! Prepare to be astounded by cognitive conundrums, mind melting mysteries and spectacular surreal psychology.

Alongside impossible optical illusions and baffling tricks you can try at home, discover the devious deceptions and wily wordplay used to sell us ideas. Can you believe your eyes? Can you trust your own brain? Can Crowbert use the tricks he learns to start a new career in advertising?

Following the success of Adventures in Science The Magical Mr West returns with another spectacular science show for all the family.

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Time & Tickets

Sat 27 Feb 2027
14:00
Chelmsford Theatre Studio
Tickets Available

Planning Your Visit

Getting Here

Located in the heart of Chelmsford's West End, we are only a 5-minute walk from Chelmsford train station and a short distance from many of the city's car parks.

By Train

Chelmsford Train Station is a short walk from the Theatre. You can look at Greater Anglia to check which trains stop at Chelmsford Station.

By Bus

Chelmsford Bus Station is just around the corner from the Theatre. You can look at First Essex to check which buses stop at the Chelmsford Bus Station.

By Car

The closest parking to the Theatre can be found at Townfield Street car park (open till 11pm Mon to Sat but closes at 6pm on Sun), Coval Lane car park (entrance via Rainsford Lane, open all hours) and Fairfield Road car park, (entrance via Coval Lane, open all hours but there are restrictions in place Mon to Fri before 5pm, Fairfield Road car park is also used extensively by people visiting the city in general and travelling to London on the train so can be very busy at all times).

Visit www.chelmsford.gov.uk/car-parks for information on all carparks before your visit. Charges apply at all times.

All Chelmsford City Council car parks are now cashless. You can still pay by card, contactless payment or the MiPermit app.