20 January – 14 February

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This show belongs to the FRINGE WORLD Festival 2026 season. This season is now over.

A bold, colourful promotional graphic for “Scitech 18+ – Ah! Rated.” The title features bright, playful lettering in orange, purple, pink, and blue on a dark background. At the bottom, two black-and-white cutout-style figures appear: one holding a large science contraption shooting a starburst, and another wearing glowing novelty glasses while holding a swirling cloud of smoke in their hand. Curved neon lines add to the fun, energetic feel.
Two people participate in a science demonstration. One man extends his hand as a controlled flame rises from his palm, looking amazed while wearing safety goggles. Another person to the left, also in goggles, holds a tool toward the flame. The scene is brightly lit with dramatic blue and orange lighting.
During a science show in a dark theatre, a presenter fires a massive burst of flame from a large cannon-like device, illuminating the room in bright orange light. Audience members seated in front watch with fascination. Equipment tables and a sign reading “Chevron Science Theatre” are visible in the background.
FRINGE WORLD Festival 2026

Ah Rated!

Last year it was ‘WOW!’ … this year it’s ‘Ah! Rated’, the adults-only upgrade. 
Back with a bang (and a few explosions), our FRINGE WORLD science show is all grown up, cranking up the most spectacular demos and pushing them to the extreme - now strictly 18+. From fiery experiments to electrifying moments, this show will leave you wondering: is this genius, or just plain bonkers?     
Arrive early, grab a drink, and settle in for a night of wild science, as our presenter goes over the top with visceral, risky, experimental bolt-ons to our classic science.   

Presented by: Scitech Discovery Centre

The Scitech Discovery Centre is a Western Australian icon that for more than three decades has given generations of families fun and engaging science experiences. Through interactive exhibits, science theatre and puppet theatre shows and the largest planetarium in Australia, people of all ages get to follow their curiosity and discover their love of science.
Theatre & Performance • Performance
Western Australia
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Suitability & warnings

Content rating: 18+
Family friendly: No
Sexual References
Live Flame/Fire
Coarse Language: Occasional
Audience Participation: Occasional
Loud Noises

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Balloons (latex)

Presenter

Presented by: Scitech Discovery Centre

The Scitech Discovery Centre is a Western Australian icon that for more than three decades has given generations of families fun and engaging science experiences. Through interactive exhibits, science theatre and puppet theatre shows and the largest planetarium in Australia, people of all ages get to follow their curiosity and discover their love of science.