Theatrescience productions engage new audiences with scientific thinking and bring informed scientific debate into theatrical spaces, as well as encouraging scientists to develop their skills in communicating with those outside their own fields As well as providing initial stimulus and debate, scientists attend rehearsals and workshops and provide feedback on the work as it develops, to ensure that all the work we produce is scientifically accurate This was followed by the Plymouth Science Drama Festival, for which we worked with four schools at The Drum Theatre in Plymouth, UK Discussion and interaction between scientists, artists, and the public is fundamental to our artistic development process