Posted by : Sid in (Skeptic News, events)
Another… Nine Lessons and Carols for Godless People
Tagged Under : Ben Goldacre, Chris Addison, Dara O'Briain, event, Gavin Osborn, godless, Jarvis Cocker, Josie Long, Justin Edwards, london, Luke Haines, Malcolm Middleton, Mark Thomas, Martin White, Phil Jeays, Richard Dawkins, Ricky Gervais, Robin Ince, simon singh, Stewart Lee, Tim Minchin
Tickets Go On Sale on Monday 13th October @ 9am
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Doors - 6:30 PM
Tickets - £25-£30
Last year, Robin Ince made the mistake of appearing on ITV’s London Talking to debate “Is Britain becoming more secular?” By the time he got to the studio, the subject had changed to “Who is taking the Christ out of Christmas?”
Suffice to say, he got quite cross during the barrage of lies from radio shock jocks and misinformed fundamentalists. Robin tried to make it clear that, as an atheist, he wasn’t against Christmas as a time for gluttony and reflection; he was just against the journalists and manipulated fundamentalists shouting about winterval and other myths. This was beyond Stephen Green of Christian Voice’s comprehension, so he kept muttering, “I don’t think he does want Christmas blah blah blah”.
Well, to prove that he does enjoy this season of laziness, alcoholism and regret, he is presenting a rational celebration of the Christmas season in the guise of Nine Lessons and Carols for Godless People. Rather than talking of Jesus’s birth, acclaimed science author Simon Singh will talk about the birth of the universe. Instead of talking about Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh, Bad Science Columnist Ben Goldacre will talk of alternative medicine and charlatans, while Josie Long will talk about the wonder of the stars.
So far the confirmed speakers are Stewart Lee, Mark Thomas, Ricky Gervais, Dara O’ Briain, Tim Minchin, Justin Edwards, Chris Addison, Ben Goldacre, Simon Singh, Josie Long, Jo Neary and Richard Dawkins.
Music will be provided by the fabulous Martin White Orchestra (22 piece), Malcolm Middleton (ex of Arab Strap and creator of 4 remarkable LPs or albums if you wish), Jarvis Cocker, Luke Haines, Gavin Osborn, Phil Jeays, Mark Thomas may well be bringing his harmonium, Darren Hayman.
The evening will also include projections of classic archive footage of Carl Sagan and Richard Feynman.
Robin Ince will host the night.
It’s not just for agnostics and atheists, hopefully it will be a night celebrating the wonder of the universe so as long as you’re not a crazed fundamentalist you can enjoy it. If you are a crazed fundamentalist, then please come and hold a placard up outside and shout like a halfwit.
Please check the New Humanist website on the 24th October for more details of confirmed acts.
More info nicked from here: http://www.rickygervais.com/thissideofthetruth.php
I guess Ricky’s announcement sort of makes redundant the whole special guest announcement. Unless there’s more..?! Maybe Mr Izzard could be persuaded…
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Oh man, You wont believe the situation I’m in. I desperatly need a ticket to this event, when are they on sale? I have a ticket for the 19th December show but it clashes with a Biology exam so I can’t go. Ironic huh?
Jamie,
You have exams at 7pm on a Friday? That must suck!
There was a comment somewhere on one of these entries asking for any free tickets for the 19th. Sam Moon, I think.
More specifically, it cuts into my travelling time. My Exam finishes at 4pm and I have to get a train from Plymouth to London. I expect I’d arrive about 9pm.
If I get a ticket for sunday then I’d be happy to sell my ticket for the 19th at face value, except we don’t actually have tickets we have codes. How would I go about selling that? just forward the e-mail to the buyer? wont they need some form of ID upon collection?
I won’t be selling until I know I have the alternative night because at the moment I’m considering ditching my exam in favor of the show.
Does anyone know if Ricky will be at all three shows or just the Hammersmith one? And Jamie, don’t ditch your exam,it’s way too important, and I’m sure there’s someone out there who will help you out. Good luck with both!
Ricky has confirmed - on his blog - that he’ll be there for all three shows. Robin is none to pleased that he leaked it though.
That’s great news, thanks Sid.
Awesome! Front Row Center baby!!! Now all I need is a backstage pass. Robin????
Thanks for organising this Robin and anyone else involved. At least now I can do my exam and travel up after.
Part of me wishes that I could have gone to the Bloomsbury Theatre show as the tickets were sold before Gervais was announced so the audience are there purely for the subject matter. The Apollo gig might attract people more interested in Monkey News than Monkey DNA. Great atmosphere though I’m sure. I’m really looking forward to it.
Merry Festivus Everyone
Message for Jamie - I’m a little confused by your last message but are you still selling your ticket for the 19th? I’d be very interested in buying. If so please email me ‘a.fuller -at- gmail -dot- com’ Thanks! Alice
Sorry Alice, it says ‘not for resale’ so I got a refund. They’ll probably put it up for resale on the Bloomsbury Theatre website though, unless there was a waiting list. So keep your eyes peeled for it.
help - anyone got a ticket (or two) for either date? I’m away on 21st when the big gig at Hammersmith takes place!!
News just in! About 80% of the Hammersmith tickets have been sold to date. Better hurry if you’re still procrastinating.
ive got 2 tickets for this for the 21st Dec - anyone need some?
A bit off topic, but if one bought ’standing’ tickets for the Apollo show from Ticketmaster, are they really likely to be standing? They’re not taking the seats out for this show are they??
Hi Mark,
The seating plan can be found here, which includes the standing allocation for the venue.
http://www.eventtravel.com/events/concert_images/Carling_Apollo_Hammersmith_seating_plan.jpg
60 more tickets for this show should be going on sale now.
I am desperately seeking tickets for the show on the 19th as cannot do the other dates - 2 tickets at least, preferably 3 or 4 please. Thanks in advance
@ Sarah - do you still have the two tickets for the 21th and are they seats, already have standing ones but would prefer to get some seats instead….
Thanks, Simone