An Edinburgh Fringe performer who is also a scientist is bringing a show all about Covid and the pandemic for kids to the world famous festival.
Tom Solomon, a professor at the University of Liverpool was awarded a CBE in June 2021 for his work on emerging infections and the Covid-19 response.
The show follows the adventures of Corry the Coronavirus who causes chaos and misery around the work until brought under control by the Science Superheroes.
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The fun performance uses entertainment to allow the audience to learn why viruses emerge, what happens in a pandemic, and how such threats can be tackled in the future.
.It will be shown daily at 10:30am at the Pleasance Courtyard and is suitable for ages eight and above
“This has been a really tough time for children,” says Tom.
Adding: “Their lives have been turned upside during the pandemic through no fault of their own. In the show we have a lot of fun, whilst also dealing with the all the questions going through children’s minds.”
Covid for Kids follows on from Tom’s successful 2017 Edinburgh Festival Fringe show, Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Medicine, which had a sell-out run at the Pleasance Theatre and went on to tour the country.
Covid for Kids runs at 10.30am daily from 3-16 August at the Pleasance Courtyard. For further information and booking details please visit the official Covid for Kids event page.
