Fans of the wildly popular CBBC show Operation Ouch! have a new reason to celebrate, as the program's iconic twin doctor hosts have taken their unique brand of educational chaos to the live stage. The show, titled Operation Ouch: Quest for the Jurassic Fart!, is currently running on London's South Bank and will continue its performances until 2 January 2026.
The Van Tulleken Twins Return to Live Action
It has been a full five years since the last television series of Operation Ouch! aired. The show, which brilliantly mixes medical and biological science with slapstick humour, catapulted identical twin doctors Chris and Alexander van Tulleken to fame. While a new TV series is confirmed for 2026, the energetic duo have not been idle. They have successfully transitioned their madcap experiments and bodily function explorations into a vibrant live theatre format, keeping their young audience engaged and laughing.
This move to live performances has led some observers to wonder if the van Tullekens see these shows as a delightful and light-hearted counterbalance to their other, more serious professional pursuits in adult-focused media and medicine. Nonetheless, their commitment to making science accessible and fun for children remains undimmed.
A Roaring Review: Three Stars for Prehistoric Giggles
The current production, Quest for the Jurassic Fart!, has garnered a solid 3 out of 5 stars in a recent review. The show is described as maintaining the gleefully knockabout spirit of the TV programme, where learning about biology becomes an adventure filled with laughter. The review highlights the show's ability to captivate its target audience with its signature blend of gross-out humour and genuine scientific curiosity, all wrapped up in a high-energy performance from the charismatic twins.
What's Next for Operation Ouch?
For families in and around London, the live show presents a perfect holiday or weekend outing. The extended run until early 2026 offers ample opportunity to catch the doctors in action. This live endeavour effectively bridges the gap until the highly anticipated return of Operation Ouch! to CBBC screens in 2026, proving that the van Tullekens' mission to demystify the human body continues to resonate powerfully, whether on television or on stage.
The success of these live performances underscores the enduring appeal of the Operation Ouch! brand and the unique chemistry between its presenters. It serves as a testament to the idea that education can be incredibly fun, especially when it involves a quest for something as memorably titled as a Jurassic-era fart.
