Martin Rapley F.R.E.S. - The Bug Man, presents Science Shows in schools,events etc throughout the year including: The Big Bug Experience - as seen at The Science Museum, The Natural History Museum, The BA Festival of Science, The Association for Science Education, Kew Gardens, many schools and other venues and events.

School visits - Choose a show from the list on the left or click all activities for the full list.

To book a date go to the Booking info/Prices page

Events - The Big Bug Experience is available for events as a show or as a drop-in style exhibit. Reptiles and Amphibians and Bugs and Reptiles are available for events as a show.

Martin has worked with schools and colleges for over 20 years and was Education Officer with Essex Wildlife Trust before leaving in May 2003 to set up Martin Rapley - Experience Science Live!

He takes his shows to around 50,000 children in schools and another 30,000 children and adults at events each year!

Dear Martin,
Wow! What an amazing day our pupils, staff and parents had yesterday. The whole school from Nursery to Year 6 have been inspired by The Big Bug Experience to create their own technology bugs etc...
I don't think I can remember a time when so many parents have been so interested in sharing in their children's learning, the Hall was packed!
Thank you so much for a wonderful day and for inspiring all our pupils and staff. We look forward to booking you again.
A big thank you from us all at Five Elms Primary School.

Clare D'Netto
Deputy Head Teacher
Five Elms Primary School, Dagenham, Essex

"Thankyou for yet another totally brilliant day. All the children who saw your Reptiles and Amphibians were thrilled. So much enjoyment and enthusiasm, so inspiring. A must see spectacular that I recommend to whoever wants an utterly entertaining and educational day. I look forward to your next visit eagerly as do all the children!"

Tim Hall, Head of Science, Breckland Middle School.

See feedback pages for more comments from teachers.

Martin is a Fellow of The Royal Entomological Society and a corporate sponsor of Buglife - The Invertebrate Conservation Trust