Rochdale Comedy Festival - don't miss An evening of neurodivergent brilliance with Dave Twentyman and Robin Ince
- STEVE COOKE AATA
- 2 days ago
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Preview by Steve Cooke
One of the many highlights of the upcoming Rochdale Comedy Festival is An evening of neurodivergent brilliance with Dave Twentyman and Robin Ince.
It promises to be a brilliant night of stand-up comedy in the stunning Bright Hall at Rochdale Town Hall — a perfect setting for an evening of big laughs and sharp wit.
Kicking things off is the very popular and effortlessly funny Dave Twentyman, whose relatable stories and cheeky charm have made him a crowd favourite across the country. From family mishaps to everyday absurdities, Dave’s warm style and quick delivery guarantee a cracking start to the night.
He’ll be introducing the one and only Robin Ince, bringing his latest tour show “The Universe and the Neurodiverse” to Rochdale. It’s a joyful, mind-expanding journey through the quirks of human thought, the wonders of the cosmos, and the beauty of difference — all delivered with Robin’s trademark mix of humour, insight, and infectious enthusiasm.
Robin is known for blending comedy with curiosity, weaving tales that touch on everything from science and philosophy to the strange habits of people and animals. He’s performed around the world, written books, and built a reputation for shows that make you laugh, think, and feel all at once.
He is many things. A multi award winning comedian, author, broadcaster, bibliomaniac and a populariser of scientific ideas. He is perhaps best known as the co-host and co-creator of the Sony Gold Award winning BBC Radio 4 series The Infinite Monkey Cage with Professor Brian Cox. As a stand-up Robin has toured the world and as an author he has written four acclaimed books, including Bibliomaniac, earned him the prestigious Booksellers Association Author of the Year award. His fifth, Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal is published in May 2025. He co-created the Cosmic Shambles Network and created the groundbreaking science variety night Nine Lessons and Carols for Curious People which has been adapted worldwide. He has received an Honorary Fellowship of UCL, an honorary doctorate from Royal Holloway College (University of London), and is a fellow of the British Science Association.
Visit: https://robinince.com/
One not to be missed - a night of intelligent comedy, unexpected tangents, and plenty of belly laughs — all for just £15.
A fully seated event.
Tickets: £15
Tuesday 30 Sept 2025, 19:30
Rochdale Town Hall, Town Hall, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AZ, UK