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.
NEWS FLASH April 2026 – Performer & Designer call-out
We are currently seeking disabled and neurodivergent performers (actors, musicians, dancers etc.) and designers (set, costume, digital interactivity etc.) for a new inclusive theatre company, for a week of Research & Development at the end of June.
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:
Other pages on this website
| Date & time | Place | Show | Tickets & more info |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26th & 27th September ’25 | Science in the City Festival, Valletta, Malta | Light Fantastic! | Free, more info here |
| Sat 11th October ’25, 1:30pm | World Space Week, Tunsgate Shopping Centre, Guildford | Ensonglopedia of Space | Free, more info here |
| Sat 22nd November ’25 | DAiSY-Fest @ G Live, Guildford | Installation of plant sculptures by pupils at Orpheus Centre | Free, more info here |
| Sat 7th March ’26, 10.30am & 2pm | Crowborough Library & Uckfield Library | John Hinton’s Ensonglopedia | Free, more info for Crowborough here, more info for Uckfield here |
| 21st March ’26, 2.30pm | Lewes STEM Fair, East Sussex | John Hinton’s Ensonglopedia | Tickets here |
| Sun 5th April ’26, 11:30am & 2pm | Cambridge Junction | Light Fantastic! | Tickets here |
“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!]
