Could super-humans such as Captain Marvel or Superman, and qualities such as super-strength, actually exist in reality? Could super-suits of armour be made, like Batman’s body shield or Iron Man’s AI human-interface body? And what are the chances of there being, on some far planet, alien life – and if so, how could we ever make contact, or navigate our way there?

Astronomer Dr Simon Ebo is joined by forensic scientists Dr Catherine Tennick and Adam Wilcox, all from the University of Central Lancashire, to boldly go into unexplored territory.

This event has been made possible by the kind support of the Institute of Physics through its Limit Less 2024 Public Engagement Grant Scheme, and Stagecoach

The Superheroes are going on tour during the Festival, visiting four islands to meet school and community. The public shows are in:

The island visits have been arranged with the assistance of the local development trusts, and all four shows are free. Advance booking would help to give an indication of numbers ahead of each visit.