Bringing energy and enthusiasm about science to shows, stage, festivals and more!
Science Shows
Marine Monsters
An exciting hour long show, where children are taught how species move, feed and protect themselves – then take the audiences favourite ways of those to combine into make a Marine Monster! Includes props, underwater photos and video, tons of fun facts, experiments, audience participation and lots of laughter!
Shows for ages 7-11, 11-14, 14+ and Families
Previously perfomed at Cheltenham Science Festival
Sealife Superheros
Join marine biologist Elizabeth Mills on a superpowered ocean adventure around the world. From the deep sea to the rocky coast we will be gaining the powers of oceans most bizarre sea creatures to stop the threat of the oceans newest supervillain. Learn about ocean habitats and amazing animal adaptations in this interactive, choose your own adventure style science show. What type of sealife super hero will you become?
Shows for ages 7-11, 11-14, 14+ and Families
Previously performed at Cheltenham Science Festival
Sealife Stars
Come meet the stars of UK sealife! We met the celebrities off the shore, showcasing the weirdest and most talented sea creatures you can find in the UK in just a pair of wellies. Includes props, underwater photos and video, tons of fun facts, experiments, audience participation and lots of laughter!
Shows for ages 7-11, 11-14, 14+ and Families
Workshops
Paint and Learn about Sea Creatures
Listening to a lecture doesn’t have to just involve taking notes, in this workshop you learn all about an incredible sea creature whilst learning how to paint them in their ocean habitat. By drawing we can notice anatomy, ask extra curious questions and discover more about awesome sealife. This sessions is full of facts, fun and combines the worlds of science and art!
In Person or Online
For ages 7-11, 11-14, 14+ and Families
Previously run at Isle of Barra Science Festival
Nature Journaling Workshop
Connecting with nature through art can be a true joy. In this workshop we will pick a marine animal or habitat to focus on. Whether out in the wild ourselves or online, Elizabeth will walk you through how to use a nature journal to document new species, facts and nature encounters. With guided activities, marine biology facts and artist top tips!
In Person or Online
For ages 7-11, 11-14, 14+ and Families
Previously run for International Nature Journaling Week – check out this FREE online workshop here.
Guided Rockpooling Sessions
Want to get your organisation, event participants, students, festival-goers out and exploring the wonders the UK coastline? Join a marine biologist – and rock pooling expert – on a guided walk of your local beach and connect with the nature on your event doorstep!
(Worried about having to cancel in bad weather? Don’t worry I have a hundreds of photos of marine creatures so we can take the tour inside with a ton of fun facts, games and imaginary exploration!)
For Families and Adults
In Person
Previously run at Isle of Barra Science Festival
Marine Monsters
This workshop teaches people not only about the amazing rockpooling creatures on their local beaches – but gets them to think about ecology too!
During this activity children learn about how each animals moves, feeds, and protects themselves – they then pick their favourite ways – to form their own rockpooling monster.
For ages 7-11, 11-14, 14+ and Families
Previously run at Isle of Barra Science Festival, Curiosity Live at Glasgow Science Center, Mid-Lothian Science Festival.
Talks and Stand Up
Marine Biology Career Talk
What exactly is marine biology? What is the day to day activities of a marine biologist? How do I become a marine biologist? What’s a cool marine biology fact?! Answer all these an more in a bespoke career talk aimed at helping people learn about and decide is marine biology is a career for them.
Talks from ages 7+ which will be tailored to the audience age.
Sea Creature Deep Dives
Want an exciting, informative and funny talk all about the weirdest and most wonderful sea creatures – well look no further. I offer talks about ocean animals and environments from a few minutes to an hour! My talk are often illustrated, full of photos, videos and props!
Previously performed for An Evening of Unessecary Detail on a London West End Stage (Cambridge Theatre)!
Science Stand Up Comedy
Science, Sealife and Comedy Sets! If your looking to learn a little and laugh a lot why not book me for some science stand up!
Previously performed for Simon Watts Ugly Animal Preservation Society show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and ZooLOLogy
Media and Presenting
Nature Presenter
Enthusiastic, confident and knowledgable presenter surrounding nature, with a speciality in marine life.
Previous credits: Britains Bonkers Beastie (NFTS), Teeny Tiny Creatures (CBeebies), That’s TV.
Marine Expert – News, Podcast, Radio
Able to confidently deliver expert marine knowledge around a wide range of topics!
News and Radio: BBC World News, Out of Doors BBC Radio Scotland, BBC Gloucheshire
Podcasts: Journaling with Nature (Ep 8, Ep 130), Beautiful Universe with Jo Durrant, Just the Zoo of Us (Barnacles), Grubbing in the Filth.
Panel Guest
Bringing expertise and excitement about marine issues to panels. Whether discussing climate change or changing into a crab costume I can provide some education and entertainment to audience panels.
Previous Guest: Science and Sorcery
Event Chair or Host
Ensure your event runs smoothly with a host/chair. I will make sure the space is a safe place to share, laugh and have fun at the event. From quizzes, comedy to considered reflection work with me to create a memorable event and help your guests/speakers feel comfortable and confident.
Previous events: University of Dundee 3MT Compeition
Testimonials
“Elizabeth’s virtual talk to our youngest pupils was amazing!
Inspiring, educational and funny – she was able to explain her job in simple terms, amaze the children with incredible facts and information and inspire them with her boundless enthusiasm.
We will definetly be having Elizabeth back to speak to us at Kirkhill and I would reccomend her to any school looking for a knowledgable and motivational visitor”
Primary School Teacher
“Elizabeth was an incredible person to work with. She’s brilliant on camera, bringing enthusiasm and skilled knowledge to everything she does and has such a talent for making difficult science clear and easy to understand. I can’t wait to work with her again!”
Kaia Bint-Savage
Director and Creator of Britains Bonkers Beasties (National Film and Television School)
Contact Me
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