Wednesday 29 April, 20:00

Hunting the Higgs

Created and presented by physicist and science communicator Sam Gregson, and co-presented with Laura de Vevey (head of science shows at CERN), this bilingual show turns the scientific method into playful theatre. Through witty demonstrations, hands-on experiments and audience participation, the presenters guide participants step by step toward the idea of the Higgs boson, blending storytelling with live science. The atmosphere mixes curiosity, laughter and wonder, privileging immediacy, surprise and collective discovery.

In French & English.

Esplanade des Particules,
1, Switzerland
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Photo Credit: CERN

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