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Operation Ouch: Quest for the Jurassic Fart Tickets

Royal Festival Hall, London

Opens 22nd December

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Join the twin doctors from CBBC hit Operation Ouch! on this interactive mission to unearth history’s most powerful fart! Best for age 5+.

Operation Ouch Live in London

Journey back to the age of dinosaurs with Dr Chris and Dr Xand van Tulleken this festive season, as they embark on a hilarious and educational mission in Operation Ouch: Quest for the Jurassic Fart. This all-new live show from the BAFTA winning kids TV favourites blends dinosaur-sized silliness with hands‑on science fun and comes to the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall, on the banks of the river Thames, for a strictly limited run. Don’t miss your chance to go on an epic quest with the van Tullekens this Christmas - secure your tickets today!

What is the kids show Operation Ouch about? 

Get ready for a roarsome expedition back to the age of dinosaurs with Operation Ouch: Quest for the Jurassic Fart! This brand-new live science spectacular brings together the beloved twin doctors Dr Chris and Dr Xand van Tulleken from the CBBC hit Operation Ouch! for a hilarious and educational journey to unearth the most dangerous, and most important, fart in history. Expect jaw dropping multimedia effects, haze and laser lighting as the duo guides families through zany prehistoric science.

Operation Ouch! began as a groundbreaking CBBC children’s series, winning multiple BAFTA’s and engaging young audiences with entertaining, science‑led explorations of the human body and has since had two previous stage shows tour internationally and enjoy smash-hit seasons in London's West End. In this brand new interactive spectacle , audiences of all ages can journey back to the Jurassic period to enjoy crazy experiments and gross-out science, live on stage.

Who are are the cast and creative team of Operation Ouch?

The show is written by Dr Xand van Tulleken, and performed by Dr Chris and Dr Xand.

Dr Chris van Tulleken and Dr Xand van Tulleken are real-life identical twin doctors known for the acclaimed CBBC series Operation Ouch!, the smash hit kids tv show all about the human body and what happens in A&E. Both Oxford-trained medical practitioners, the twins continue to actively work in their respective fields of infectious diseases and public health/humanitarian medicine.

Operation Ouch! has won multiple BAFTAS, is now on its 13th season and has previous live-show have had runs in the West End and toured internationally. As well as working on Operation Ouch! the van Tulleken twins have appeared on Podcasts, created documentaries and presented shows for numerous channels including the BBC and Channel 4, and have appeared on shows including Hacker Time, Celebrity Mastermind and The Wright Stuff. Dr Chris is a New York Times best selling author with his non fiction book Ultra Processed People, while Dr Xand is BBC Morning Live’s resident doctor.

Book Tickets for Operation Ouch at Royal Festival Hall

Don’t miss this one‑of‑a‑kind giggle‑fuelled science adventure as Dr Chris and Dr Xand take festive families on a prehistoric mission to discover history’s mightiest fart! Full of laughter, education, and gross-out thrills, this show is totally roarsome! Secure your tickets to Operation Ouch: Quest for the Jurassic Fart at the Royal Festival Hall today.

Performance dates:
22 Dec 2025 - 02 Jan 2026
Running time:
1 hour and 20 minutes.
Venue:
Royal Festival Hall
Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, Lambeth, London, SE1 8XX
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Age recommendation:
Best for age 5+. Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult. Babes in arms under 18 months.
Audience Notes:

Please note this performance features haze and laser lighting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much are Operation Ouch Live tickets?

Operation Ouch Live tickets are priced from £28 to £40.

Where is Operation Ouch Live playing in London?

Operation Ouch: Quest for the Jurassic Fart is playing at the Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, Lambeth, London, SE1 8XX.

What is the age recommendation for Operation Ouch Live?

Operation Ouch Live is best for age 5+. Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult. Babes in arms under 18 months.

How long is Operation Ouch: Quest for the Jurassic Fart?

The running time for Operation Ouch Live at Royal Festival Hall is 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Is there an interval during Operation Ouch: Quest for the Jurassic Fart?

No, Operation Ouch: Quest for the Jurassic Fart doesn't have an interval.

Can I buy tickets for Operation Ouch: Quest for the Jurassic Fart at the box office?

Yes you can buy from the Royal Festival Hall box office where you will pay the face value ticket price, sometimes with a small booking fee. Search on SeatPlan to get the best prices and deals in one search.

What is the refund / cancellation policy?

Tickets for Operation Ouch Live are generally non-refundable and non-exchangeable.

SeatPlan works with multiple suppliers to find the best deal for you. Each supplier has their own refund and cancellation policy, which you can review on the payment page before you complete your purchase.

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