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Get as strong as an ant! Teach a bee how to buzz! And help a dung beetle make a pooey perfume for its big date – this interactive show is packed full of colourful puppets, catchy songs and educational info about the wonderful world of bugs! For ages 3-8 and their families


Professor Slug’s House of Bugs is a show all about bugs. Professor Slug is an eccentric expert on invertebrates who helps bugs out with their buggy problems – and you can too!

“Silly and little bit raucous, this was a total crowd pleaser.”
★★★★ Children’s Theatre Reviews

Professor Slug’s House of Bugs was created by award-winning theatre maker, Maxwell Tyler (Winner of Best Family Show – VAULT Fest 2018), during the pandemic, with the aim to bring the joys of nature and minibeasts to children and families. The puppets are designed by Georgia Hill (CBeebies) with music written by Catriona Gisby (Elle & the Pocket Belles). The show is also partnered with wildlife conservation charity Buglife and the Royal Parks Nature Roadshow.

  • Dates: Tue 1st Sept 2026
  • Show time: 11am
  • Tickets: £10 (ages 2 and under go free)
  • Running Time: 45 mins (no interval)
  • Suitable for: Ages 3-8
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  • Running Time: 45 mins (no interval)
  • Suitable for: Ages 3-8
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