TELEVISION'S most extreme scientist is a man with a matchstick and a mission in Dr Bunhead's Volcano Head at the Grand Opera House, York, today at 2pm and 7pm.

Swapping Brainiac on TV for 100 per cent live, explosive science on stage, Dr Bunhead promises his most outrageous experiments ever in his quest to create a volcano on stage.

His pyrotechnic performance features the Fire Tornado, the Flaming Trump Tube and the Glo-stick Rollercoaster and is suitable for five year olds and upwards.

Tickets cost £8 for children, £11, adults, £34, family of four, on 0844 847 2322.