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NINE LESSONS AND CAROLS FOR GODLESS PEOPLE – Extra Date Added 20th December 2009

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NINE LESSONS AND CAROLS FOR GODLESS PEOPLE – A RATIONAL CELEBRATION FOR CHRISTMAS

The HMV Hammersmith Apollo, London   20th December

An Extra Date Added due to Popular Demand

Tickets are available for the return of 2008’s sold out show of science, song and some interpretative dance.

This is not an attack on religion, but a family friendly celebration of science and the rational world.

Last year saw Jarvis Cocker singing I Believe in Father Christmas with a 25 piece orchestra before Richard Dawkins took to the stage to talk of cobwebs followed by a Top of the Pops dance to Harry Nilsson’s Can’t Live if Living is Without You.

This year promises to be even more eclectic. It will see Mock the Week host Dara O’Briain,  Al Murray The Pub Landlord breaking into song,  Prof Richard Dawkins reading out his hate mail, Mark Steel being shouty and left-wing, physicist and code breaker Simon Singh, Bad Science author Ben Goldacre, CERN scientist and former popstar Prof Brian Cox, I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue Legend Barry Cryer with Ronnie Golden, acclaimed singer songwriter Robyn Hitchcock, multi award winning comedians Josie Long and Richard Herring, Thick of It star Chris Addison, and Martin White’s Mini Mystery Fax Machine Orchestra along with some very special guests.

Tickets available here – http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/Nine-Lessons-and-Carols-for-Godless-People-tickets/

    On Palin, cannibalism and creationism.

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    I deliberately avoid being preachy about vegetarianism but occasionally there comes an opportunity where comment is really deserved.

    In an almost deliberately controversial tone which neatly summarises her distinct lack of knowledge of the topic, Sarah Palin has apparently written in her new book:

    “If any vegans came over for dinner, I could whip them up a salad, then explain my philosophy on being a carnivore: If God had not intended for us to eat animals, how come He made them out of meat?”

    a) God. Good start.
    b) What type of moronic argument is that? Are you genuinely saying we should eat something simply because it exists?

    God created humans. Humans, as animals, are also made out of meat. I don’t think that means paedophiles cannibals should eat children.

    The religious link does, however, provide an opportune moment to highlight Robin Ince’s talk on Creationism.



      You can’t get to a Skeptics in the Pub? Try the next best thing!

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      See Robin Ince’s School for Gifted Children on Tour this autumn instead!

      Nine Lessons and Carols for Godless People will only be in London this year.

      However, something just as good  has turned up instead– New Humanist has teamed up with Robin as media partners for a tour of his School for Gifted Children comedy and science shows, which is what Nine Lessons and Carols started from in the first place. The show is travelling to six venues around England through October, November and December, so those of you unable to make it to London for Nine Lessons may like to consider getting hold of some tickets.

      It’s hosted by Robin, with Josie Long, Simon Singh and Gavin Osborn appearing at all the dates. There’ll be various special guests too, including Ben Goldacre and Richard Wiseman. Here’s a list of the dates, along with links to the venues which you can follow to buy tickets:

      23 October: Cambridge Junction
      25 October: Bath Komedia
      29 October: Brighton Komedia
      7 November: Folkestone Literary Festival
      19 November: Norwich Arts Centre
      9 December: Lowry, Salford

        NINE LESSONS AND CAROLS FOR GODLESS PEOPLE – A RATIONAL CELEBRATION FOR CHRISTMAS

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        NINE LESSONS AND CAROLS FOR GODLESS PEOPLE – A RATIONAL CELEBRATION FOR CHRISTMAS

        SOLD OUT- The Bloomsbury Theatre, London 15th – 19th December

        TRY HERE FOR THE HAMMERSMITH SHOW 20th December

        The return of 2008’s sold out show of science, song and some interpretative dance. Tickets, by the way, are selling fast, I think Fri and Sat are sold out already, so move quick if you want to come.

        This is not an attack on religion, but a celebration of science and the rational world.

        Last year saw Jarvis Cocker singing I Believe in Father Christmas with a 25 piece orchestra before Richard Dawkins took to the stage to talk of cobwebs followed by a Top of the Pops dance to Harry Nilsson’s Can’t Live if Living is Without You.

        This year promises to be even more eclectic. Every night will see physicist and code breaker Simon Singh, Bad Science author Ben Goldacre, acclaimed singer songwriter Robyn Hitchcock, multi award winning comedians Josie Long and Richard Herring, Thick of It star Chris Addison, and the Mini Mystery Fax Machine Orchestra appearing every night.

        Special guests will include pagan sock cat worshipper and the man who changed the face of the comic book, Alan Moore (16th), manmade climate change denier and legendary enthusiast Johnny Ball (there should be some interesting backstage arguments there) (15 -17th), Quirkologist and psychologist Richard Wiseman (15th and 19th), I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue Legend Barry Cryer with Ronnie Golden, one of the few singers to have a top ten science hit, John Otway, CERN scientist and former popstar, Brian Cox and many more.

        Other acts will include Richard Dawkins, Natalie Haynes, Christina Martin, Marcus Chown, Joanna Neary, Andrew Collins and some star comedians being kept under wraps.

        Tickets available here – www.thebloomsbury.com/event/run/1363

          Night of 400 Billion Stars (and maybe some string theory)

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          Night of 400 Billion Stars (and maybe some string theory): a celebration of astronomy, physics and other scientific distractions

          Bloomsbury Theatre, 29th June

          in association with New Humanist magazine

          Another night of scientists, musicians and comedians with Chris Addison, Simon Singh, Marcus Chown, Ruth Padel, Martin White, Gavin Osborn, Helen Keen, Christina Martin, Peter Buckley Hill, Lucy Porter, A. L. Kennedy, Darren Hayman and hosted by Robin Ince.

          Further guests will be announced at newhumanist.org.uk.

          Proceeds will go to the Rationalist Association.

          Tickets will cost £20 (£15 concessions) and go on sale this Friday via the Bloomsbury Theatre website.

          Demand is likely to be high, so be sure to check in there as soon as you can to book your seats.