“Zukunftsenergien – Zukunftsmusik?” is the name of the new physics show musical – abbreviated to “phyusical” – which is set to premiere in Bonn in October. It combines live physics experiments, live singing, and live music with an exciting storyline. The experiments for the show on the topic of “future energies” are currently being developed. After that, the creative focus will be on developing the plot, lyrics, and music. In November and December, the phyusical will then be performed in Bocholt, Siegen, and Dortmund.
Further performances are planned at and with schools. The phyusical will be staged there together with the students. “We deliberately design the selected experiments to be simple so that they can be carried out independently in schools,” says physicist, musicologist, and music educator Dr. Jana Heysel, who is developing, supervising, and staging the phyusical as project manager. “In doing so, we not only convey technical information, but also appeal to the emotional level.” This is to be achieved in particular through the plot, the music, and the singing.
“The aim of the project is to provide the audience solid physical background knowledge in order to better understand the properties and potential of energy sources currently under discussion,” explains Herbert Dreiner, professor of theoretical particle physics at the University of Bonn and founder of the physics show, which has been running since 2002. The phyusical is intended to stimulate social dialogue on the energy transition, promote interest in science, and, in particular, inspire young people to embrace a sustainable energy future.
The first phyusical, “Planetamos”, attracted more than 4,000 visitors. Thanks to cooperation with schools, even more doors are now open for the follow-up project.
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Further information:
https://www.physik-astro.uni-bonn.de/physikshow/de/startseite
