A new 'exhibition experience' at Manchester's Science and Industry Museum is set to bring the hit CBBC show Operation Ouch! to life.
In what is said to be the venue's 'most outrageous adventure yet', it promises 'an epic experiment full of super-sized science, unfiltered adventure and glorious grossness during a voyage through the digestive system'
Visitors will be sent on a special mission to get up close and in one case, extremely personal, with presenters Dr Chris, Dr Xand and Dr Ronx as they are shrunk, swallowed, squeezed through and spat out of Dr Xand’s digestive system during 'a lively, interactive and playful adventure to better understand our brilliant bodies'.
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Tickets are already selling fast for the the world premiere exhibition, which opens at the city centre attraction from Friday, July 21, just in time for the school summer holidays.
Those behind it say inhibitions will be left at the door of the doctors’ elusive ‘cupboard of everything’, where an investigation into some of the body’s funniest functions begins.
Whether it’s exploring a set of super-sized gnashers, slipping down the oesophagus or investigating the innerworkings of the intestines, there promises to 'be plenty of giggle-worthy grossness to explore as visitors travel like a poo on a journey to discover where food goes when we eat'.
It will be the first time that the popular show, featuring the twin doctors, has been brought to life as an exhibition experience.
Drs Xand, Chris and Ronx will pop up throughout the journey to help visitors understand more about the science of this essential bodily function.
Steven Leech, curator of exhibitions at the Science and Industry Museum, said: “From slobber to stomach acid and vomit to poo, this exhibition challenges taboos and proves it’s healthy to understand and discuss how our bodies work.
“Science can be serious stuff, but it’s also really fun. Operation Ouch! Food, Poo and You will offer a playful early experience that builds confidence in young people who want to explore science. It’s going to be a fantastic exhibition so hold onto your hats, and your noses, and come and get stuck into the science inside all of us.”
Dr Chris said: “Get ready to make history and take part in our most epic experiment yet. Find out how your food gets mashed, pulped, squeezed and absorbed, and soak up the sights, sounds and smells of your incredible digestive system.
“Our bodies are amazing. There’s nothing we wouldn’t do to demonstrate all the wonderful ways they work and this exhibition is proof. So make sure you come along and get digested at the Science and Industry Museum – it’ll be absolutely disgusting."
Dr Ronx added: “Whoooo, poo is my absolute favourite subject, and to be honest the only way to teach you about the digestive system is to make you part of it.
“From the tip of Xand’s tongue to his bum, we are going to get up close and personal. We want all your senses activated leaving you a mixture of grossed out, fascinated and basically a poo boffin like me."
The exhibition is being developed by the Science and Industry Museum and produced in collaboration with BBC and 141 Productions, part of All3Media's Objective Media Group.
Internationally renowned experiential design and production company, Sarner, are working with them to bring the exhibition to life through 'innovative set design and pioneering displays'.
The exhibition will run from July 21, 2023 to June 9, 2024 and is recommended for ages five and over. Tickets cost £10 for adults, £9 children, senior and concessions, with children aged three and under going free. Visit the website to book.
