Comedy in new direction
Show spokeswoman Flick Morris said: “This intelligent show features the expert stand-up mathematician Matt Parker and writer and comedian Timandra Harkness.
“Death’s a funny thing, as Matt and Timandra will prove with the help of a game show and the Grim Reaper. Observe, learn, and most definitely laugh.
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Hide Ad“On average, cows kill 20 people in the US every year. You can cut your chances of dying from a heart attack by 50 per cent if you drink eight bottles of wine a week. You have a 0.000043 per cent chance of dying during this show.
“Matt Parker is possibly the only person to hold the prestigious title of London Mathematical Society Popular Lecturer while simultaneously having a sold-out comedy show at the Edinburgh Fringe. Matt is always keen to mix his two passions of mathematics and stand-up, making mathematics not merely engaging but utterly hilarious.
“Timandra Harkness performs as a solo stand-up as well as taking part in improvised shows with Instant Wit and science-themed comedy with double-act the Comedy Research Project.”