The Poetical Scientist

A light-hearted look at the life of Ada Lovelace, told with beautiful table top puppets, music and projection art.


Between the two worlds of Art and Science, life hovers like a star. Join Ada in her childhood adventures and experiments, shared with Mrs Puff her playful cat. As she grows into a society beauty and brilliant mathematician, Ada works with Charles Babbage and his Difference Engine, and discovers how computers can be programmed.


The Poetical Scientist is the third in Rust & Stardust’s trilogy of science shows, following Seeing Stars and Under The Apple Tree.

To book The Poetical Scientist for a festival, school or event, please contact us for touring information and costs. We can also provide an accompanying educational workshop tailored to your specifications. 

Cast & Creative

Art                                                         
Science

Script and lyrics
Puppets
Costumes
Projection Art and Lighting Design
Photography and Videography
Props and set
Katie Sommers
Eleanor Conlon

Anthony Hope
Katie Sommers
Eleanor Conlon
Ed Grimoldby
Scarlett Hayler-King
Katie Sommers
Tom Peteuil