As part of The Richmond Festival of Ideas, we bring you a bumper evening of climate-related comedy genius from Dr Matt Winning, Robyn Perkins, Jon Long and all held together by compere Ben van Der Velde
The acts
Dr Matt Winning is a climate change comedian and expert environmental researcher at University College London. He performs live comedy shows about global warming at theatres, festivals, and events across the world, including at COP28. He hosted the BBC Radio 4 series “Net Zero: A Very British Problem” and has a TEDx talk about the importance of using humour to discuss the topic, a tool which he used extensively in his debut book HOT MESS: What On Earth Can We Do About Climate Change.
‘Everything a show should be: hilarious, personal, inventive, and somethingthat will staywith you for some time to me. ‘★★★★★ Edinburgh Festivals
‘Winning’s sharp wit and intelligence allow him to educate as he entertains in this excellent stand-up seminar’ ★★★★ The Sunday Post
Robyn Perkins Hailing from the States, Robyn is based in the UK and performs internationally. Robyn tackles some of life’s biggest and topics on stage through hilarious real-life anecdotes. Founder and host of award winning COMEDY FOR THE CURIOUS, The Science Comedy Panel Show. Whether you’re a science geek, a comedy fan, or both, Robyn offer the perfect balance of fun and facts that keeps audiences coming back for more.
Hilariously unapologetic, mixes science with the trivia of life, offering a unique twist on your average stand-up.’★★★★ EdFest Magazine
“Sharp, insightful, touching, but above all really, really funny.” ★★★★ ThreeWeeks
Jon Long is a stand up and musical comedian with an affable charm and host of acerbic songs.He is the writer and presenter of environmental magazine show Carbon Lifeforms on BBC radio 4, and provides tour support for Chris McCausland.
Ben Van der Velde is a stand-up comedian, actor, improviser and presenter. Over the past few years, has spread joy and nonsense to all four corners of the British Isles, as well as Greece, Estonia, Latvia, Finland and Norway. Outside the circuit, Ben has performed a voodoo re-marriage ceremony, founded the Church of the Holy Kazoo with comedy legend Mark Thomas, and walked the entire London Underground network to raise money for The Refugee Council.
‘Wonderfully improvised riffs showcasing his impressive spontaneity and sharp tongue.’
Edinburgh Festivals Magazine
‘Turns lazy stereotypes and political messes into biting, personal, satire.’ ★★★★ EdFringe Review
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