Welcome to the world of Ensonglopedia

Ensonglopedia is a Registered Charity who make science fun through the arts. We tour our musical science comedies around theatres and schools throughout the UK, we release educational music videos online, and we run workshops in a wide range of artistic disciplines.

Our current touring show: LIGHT FANTASTIC!

In May 2025 we launched our brand new musical comedy about the science of light. Find out more about it here, and here’s the official trailer:

Last year’s show: THE PUDDLE AT THE END OF THE WORLD

In 2023 we launched our musical comedy about climate change. Find out more about it here.

We have made nine shows:

Ensonglopedia of Science
Ensonglopedia of Animals
Ensonglopedia of British History
Ensonglopedia of the Human
Ensonglopedia of Plants

Other pages on this website

Ensonglopedia workshops
Who We Are
 

© Alex Brenner

© Alex Brenner

© Alex Brenner

© Alex Brenner

© Andy O’Hara

© Andy O’Hara

© Andy O’Hara

Upcoming performances

Date & timePlaceShowTickets & more info
26th & 27th September ’25Science in the City Festival, Valletta, MaltaLight Fantastic!Free, more info here
Sat 11th October ’25, 1:30pmWorld Space Week, Tunsgate Shopping Centre, GuildfordEnsonglopedia of SpaceFree, more info here
Sat 22nd November ’25DAiSY-Fest @ G Live, GuildfordInstallation of plant sculptures by pupils at Orpheus CentreFree, more info here
21st March ’26, exact time TBCLewes STEM Fair, East SussexJohn Hinton’s EnsonglopediaMore info nearer the time
Sun 5th April ’26, 11:30am & 2pmCambridge JunctionLight Fantastic!Tickets here
Sat 7th March ’26Crowborough Library & Uckfield LibraryJohn Hinton’s EnsonglopediaMore info nearer the time

“Wow!  What a selection. What a demonstration of the immense range of science… OUTSTANDING SHOW”
Fringe Review on Ensonglopedia of Science [Click for full review]

“Gloriously intricate lyrics and a few audacious rhymes complete a tightly-packed hour which demands your full attention but rewards it with plenty of offbeat humour… A geeky treat”
★★★★ Fringe Guru on Ensonglopedia of Science [Click for full review]

“Ensonglopedia of Animals is a riot and Hinton is a passionate and imaginative entertainer who deserves full marks for the energy, creativity and lyrical content of his work.”
★★★★ Broadway Baby [click for full review]

“Infectiously fun, genuinely clever, and impossible to dislike… Brilliant!”
Brighton and Hove News on Ensonglopedia of Animals [click for full review]

Ensonglopedia of Science: nominated for the Primary Times Children’s Choice Award, Brighton Fringe 2017

Ensonglopedia of British History
Nominated for Brighton Fringe Broadway Bobby Award 2019
[click here for proof!]