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Audiomoves in Space, a podcast for children created by Peut-Être Theatre in partnership with Royal Observatory Greenwich, has won Gold in the Kids category at the 2026 British Podcast Awards, which celebrate excellence in podcasting across the UK. 

The award-winning podcast combines astronomy and movement, helping young learners explore topics including planets, stars and black holes through imagination, creativity and screen-free learning. Half of the episodes feature Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomers answering children's questions about space, while the remaining episodes transform those ideas into movement activities that encourage children to engage physically with the concepts they've discovered. 

Created for families, schools and community groups, the podcast was developed by Peut-Être Theatre in collaboration with Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomers. Drawing on the expertise of the Observatory's astronomy team, the series introduces complex space topics using accessible language before inviting children to explore them through creative movement, from spinning like stars to swatting away meteorites with an imaginary tennis racket. 

Producer at Peut-Être Theatre, Bridie Donaghy, said: ‘We’re incredibly proud of Audiomoves in Space and everyone who helped bring it to life, from the 245 children whose imagination, curiosity and creativity shaped the project, to our brilliant creative team, and the astronomers who shared their knowledge. We’re a small team, so this recognition means the world to us and feels like a wonderful celebration of everyone involved’. 

Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomer, Tania de Sales Marques, said: ‘Audiomoves in Space is an incredible project. Collaborating with Peut-Être Theatre was a fantastic experience, and the children's curiosity and wonderful questions helped bring the science and personalities of our astronomers to life in a way that was fun, engaging and accessible to all.’ 

With Royal Observatory Greenwich partially closed as part of the First Light transformation project, Audiomoves in Space offers families and teachers a free way to continue exploring astronomy at home and in the classroom. The podcast is one of a range of ways audiences can engage with Royal Museums Greenwich astronomy content during the closure, alongside interactive activities at the National Maritime Museum including the Unboxing the Universe live science show and new space gallery Astronomers Take Over. First Light will transform the historic observatory site, creating new opportunities for visitors to connect with astronomy and humanity's relationship with the sky. 

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Notes to editors 

  1. Audiomoves in Space is available free of charge through major podcast platforms, YouTube and the Royal Museums Greenwich website. Listen here: https://www.rmg.co.uk/schools-communities/teacher-resources/audiomoves-space-podcast-little-learners  
     

  2. Peut-Être Theatre is an award-winning dance theatre company that creates ambitious, accessible, multidisciplinary performances and digital projects for children. We have produced ten full-length productions so far, alongside other projects such as R&Ds, workshops, hospital creative programmes and residencies, and regular national and international touring. Peut-Être Theatre also produces Audiomoves - a podcast series designed to encourage children to move, dance and use their imagination. We’ve collaborated with organisations such as London Zoo, the Royal Observatory Greenwich, Great Ormond Street Hospital, and Koala Moon. Audiomoves won Gold (2026) and Silver (2023) at the British Podcast Awards (Kids category) was shortlisted for The Stage’s Digital Project of the year, and was featured at No 5 in The Guardian's 20 Best Podcasts for Kids & Teens, who called it 'a gorgeous digital series'. www.peutetretheatre.co.uk 
     

  3. Royal Observatory Greenwich is home of Greenwich Mean Time and the Prime Meridian and one of the most important historic scientific sites in the world. Since its founding in 1675, Greenwich has been at the centre of the measurement of time and space, and visitors today can still stand on the historic Prime Meridian line. The Observatory galleries and Peter Harrison Planetarium help unravel the extraordinary phenomena of time, space and astronomy. The Observatory is currently embarking on a landmark capital project ‘First Light’. This will improve access to astronomy education and exploration through inspiring new galleries and displays, innovative architecture, sensitive conservation and improved access, building on the foundations of 350 years of scientific scholarship and excellence.