Science, polar bears and love: Editor's Choice - Comedy

Science, polar bears and love: Editor's Choice - Comedy

11 November, 2011
by: Emma

Every Friday, our editors bring you their personal highlights of the week ahead. Emma McAlpine selects her top three gigs.

 

Tuesday 15th-Saturday 19th November
Richard Herring: What Is Love Anyway?
@ Soho Theatre

Another first class Edinburgh Fringe show from Richard Herring about his experience with love from his teen years till the present. From an amusing analysis of his own woeful teenage poetry to an exquisitely-crafted tale involving Ferrero Rocher chocolates, this is a superbly written and entertaining show from a masterful storyteller.

 

Thursday 17th November
Robin Ince: Science Through Happiness @ Stratford Circus Theatre

Having sold out two nights at the Hammersmith Apollo and 15 other major venues around the UK with his Uncaged Monkeys science tour, comedy brainiac Robin Ince brings his new solo science show to Stratford, exploring the "craggy landscape of evolution whilst plumbing the depths of his own murky consciousness".

Friday 18th November
Laugh or the Polar Bear Gets It
@ Hammersmith Apollo

It's a biggie this one. Some of Britain's top comedy superstars including Tim Minchin, Russell Howard, Greg Davies, Josie Long, Lucy Porter, Richard Herring and Dan Antopolski are taking part in a charity gig for Friends of the Earth at the HMV Apollo. Music will be provided by Badly Drawn Boy and funds raised from the night go to Friends of the Earth so you can laugh all night and save the planet.

 

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