Comedy

Robin Ince: Pragmatic Insanity

Date: Thursday, Oct 5 2017
Time: 8:00pm
Venue: Tobacco Factory Theatres
Price: £14.50

Robin Ince’s first new stand-up show in three years is a clash of the two cultures, a joyous romp through his favourite artists and strangest scientific ideas. From the work of Stanley Spencer to Niels Bohr, it is 90 minutes fizzing with ideas about creativity in science and art, as well as asking why we believe we see what we see and why we believe what we believe.

Robin will have just finished a 70-date, record breaking tour with Brian Cox that concludes at Wembley Arena.

2017 will also see two new series of the award winning Infinite Monkey Cage and the publication of Robin’s new book, I’m a Joke…and So Are You (Atlantic Books).

EatDrink24/7 Launch Party is back on July 8 2026!
Exclusive collabs from Bristol’s favourite food vendors, available for one night only. Be first to grab your free copy of the EatDrink24/7 guide – plus every ticket comes with a free limited-edition beer can.

Robin is the winner of a Sony Gold and Rose d’Or for the Infinite Monkey Cage and the Time Out Outstanding Contribution to Comedy Award, as well as The Francis Crick Science Journalism Award and 3 Chortle awards.

8pm, £14.50. Ages 14+. For more info, visit www.tobaccofactorytheatres.com/shows/robin-ince-pragmatic-insanity

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By steve wright, Friday, Aug 25 2017

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