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Folks, socials admin Sam here. It's just 2 days until we're back in the Royal Institution and this show is almost sold out. You're gonna want to grab a ticket as soon as possible for in person. And if you want to join me online? You can take your time, you legend! www.rigb.org/whats-on/eve...

We're so close to our next show, and we're delighted to be welcoming Subhadra Das back to the stage.. As a historian who writes about science, society and the British Empire, Subhadra's general rule of thumb is, "follow the money". Find out where this journey takes us at the Ri on 24th October.

"Scott likes to blow things up". We're so excited to welcome Fran Scott to the stage for our next show at @rigb.org You can expect things to go boom, audience smiles to stretch widely and to feel the heat reach the back of the room! You coming along? >>>> fotsn.com/tickets

Ok nerds, Matt is back on tour very soon! Up first, Cheltenham, Bristol and Bath have the chance to catch Mr Parker in their local theatre for a night of top notch maths based entertainment. Tix: standupmaths.com/shows/

Back in 2024, a single yellow balloon on the floor, suddenly became an important detail to our online audience. On 24th October, we return to @rigb.org for An Evening of Unnecessary Detail, and it's livestreamed again! What might Sam & the audience focus on this time? fotsn.com/tickets

It's show day! Who's joining us tonight at Up the Creek? The show kicks off at 7.30pm, and there's still tickets you can grab! fotsn.com/tickets

The lineup for our next show is absolutely stacked! There's Steve Mould, Matt Parker and Helen Arney, plus a wonderful lineup that includes Freya McGhee, Matt Pritchard, Vanessa Madu, Michael Akadiri and Sam Hartburn You still have time to grab a ticket and join us at Up the Creek on 7 September!

@fotsn.bsky.social thanks Mr. Mould. I watched a video you made with Mr. Savage, and now I'm making a 12 strut tensegrity sphere, when I should be doing far more important stuff, like buying food ... (AKA "binary guy")

Are we seeing double?! Science magician, Matt Pritchard, will grace the stage at Up the Creek at our next show on 7th September. You've got your tickets right? Best get them soon, cause whilst you see them now, soon you might not? 🎟️ fotsn.com/tickets

Freya McGhee is a hotly tipped comedian whose relatable material blends science, dating, and modern life. She'll be joining us at Up the Creek in just over a week! Have you grabbed a ticket yet? 🎟️ fotsn.com/tickets

We're back at Up the Creek in just a few short weeks! And joining us is mathematician, singer and songwriter with several gigabytes of unreleased songs, it's Sam Hartburn. Grab your tickets for 7th September to see Sam and a whole lineup of wonderful nerdy performers! Tix at fotsn.com/tickets

Are you coming to our next shows? You didn't know about them?! Well now you do! 🥳7th September, Up the Creek, Greenwich 🧐24th October, Royal Institution, London 🤩30th November, Cambridge Theatre, West End No excuses now, see you there!

Have you picked up a copy of Matt Parker's most recent book yet? Why can no two people ever see the same rainbow? What happens when you pull a pop song apart into pure sine waves and play it back on a piano? Matt really does love a triangle, right?

It's been a while since we shared this image of Steve dressed as a banana, so here it is as a little treat. Also, we're back with live shows soon, did you know? Tickets are on sale for shows in September, October and December! #SciComm #ScienceComedy #LiveComedy #Science #STEM

We have THREE shows coming up! Which are you coming to? 👀 Is it Up the Creek in September? Or you coming to the Royal Institution in October? Or will you be in the West End at the Cambridge Theatre in November? Is it all three?! 🎟️ fotsn.com/tickets

You when you remember that we're bringing "An Evening of Unnecessary Detail" to the Cambridge Theatre in London on 30th November! A full night of incredible acts joining Matt, Helen & Steve on a West End theatre stage! Grab your tickets and we'll see you in the audience! 🎟️fotsn.com/tickets

Who will be joining Matt, Helen and Steve on the lineup at the Cambridge Theatre!? We're excited to introduce you to the acts in the weeks and months ahead. But tell us, who do you think might be on there? Make sure to nab your tickets to see this show! 🎟️ fotsn.com/tickets

TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Join us for one night only at the Cambridge Theatre in London's West End! Steve, Helen and Matt will be there alongside an out of this world line-up that we cant wait to reveal in the months ahead! Tickets can be found at fotsn.com/tickets

We're going back to the West End baby! We've frozen ticket prices so you'll get our 2026 show for 2024 money, and they're on sale on Friday 3rd July! 🗓️ 30th November 📍 Cambridge Theatre, London On our mailing list? You have some extra news in your inbox! Buy yours now! fotsn.com/tickets

Hey, psst. You're gonna want to make sure you're signed up to our mailing list before Wednesday. Big news (and first access) for you folks in London.... fotsn.com/mail

We have news, and it's a big one! But to be the first to find out, you're gonna have to be on our mailing list. Sign up before Wednesday 1st July to have the first chance for tickets, and to see what all the fuss is about! festivalofthespokennerd.com/mail/

There's just 3 weeks to go, and we have a question. Are you coming to the BIG Event? Join us in person or online for an incredible lineup of sessions, workshops and hands on interactives. 📆 15th - 17th July 📍 National STEM Learning Centre, York 🎟️ Tickets at www.big.uk.com/BIGEvent2026

Scientists, researchers, and STEM professionals: applications are open for Comedy Camp, a paid 8-week virtual training program on using humour to communicate science from our pals at HelloSciCom No comedy experience required. Apply by June 30. The info you need at docs.google.com/document/d/1...

Hey NYC, we're returning to the Big Apple! Matt Parker and friends descend upon the Bell House for "An Evening of Unnecessary Detail" on 12th July! These shows always sell out, so get your tickets fast! fotsn.com/tickets

It's show day! Who is joining Steve, Helen and our incredible lineup of performers for tonight's SOLD OUT show at Up the Creek in Greenwich?! No Matt tonight, but he'll be back soon at our next show in September!

This Sunday, there are two free performances of songs from Helen's new musical about physicist and inventor Hertha Ayrton, "The Cambridge First All-Ladies Fire Brigade” at the Great Exhibition Road Festival! Family Stage at 2.15pm & 4.30pm!

The early bird gets the worm. But why? Is that even true? Is it lazy to hate mornings? Join Khalil Thirlaway, fellow night owls, as he finally puts an end to the tyranny of the early bird! @drtalksalot.bsky.social is back for more unnecessary detail on 15th June! Remember, this show is SOLD OUT!

Oh would you look at that? Two new dates for your diary? What could it possibly be? Best add October 24th and November 30th to your diaries, save the date and keep your eyes peeled! Next show is sold out, but tickets available for September 9th! Grab em at fotsn.com/tickets

Hey, guess what?! This show is SOLD OUT! Join the waiting list if you wanna hear about last minute tickets! fotsn.com/tickets

FREE FAMILY EVENT! On 6th June join Helen Arney, Brian Mackenwells and Jenni Pinnock at Cheltenham Science Festival for a family physics singalong and songs from their new show, The Cambridge First All-Ladies Fire Brigade! Find out more www.cheltenhamfestivals.org/events/free-...

OXFORDSHIRE PEOPLE! Come to our FREE family physics singalong workshops! Or get £5 tickets for our concert of @firebrigademusical.bsky.social at an ACTUAL FIRE STATION (bring picnics!) All at GAP Festival in Goring & Streatley on Saturday 20th June... pls share share share! thegapfestival.org

Katie Steckles @steckl.es is coming to An Evening of Unnecessary Detail, for some maths based nerdery that will no doubt blow your mind. It's highly likely that this show at Up the Creek on 15th June will sell out very soon, so get them now! 🎟️ fotsn.com/tickets

Alasdair Beckett-King is coming to An Evening of Unnecessary Detail There are very few tickets left for our show at Up the Creek on 15th June! So if you were planning on joining us to see acts like @misterabk.bsky.social, you're gonna have to get them soon! 🎟️ fotsn.com/tickets 📸 by Edward Moore

Missing our live shows and looking for something to fill the gap? Why not check out out our whole back catalogue of "A Podcast of Unnecessary Detail!" Twenty-four incredibly nerdy episodes of fact filled content to wrap your ears around!

Go on, grab yourself a little treat. fotsn.com/tickets

What amazing performers do you reckon will be at our next show? We're back at Up the Creek comedy club on 15th June with "An Evening of Unnecessary Detail?" You got your tickets yet? #SciComm #ScienceCommunication #ScienceComedy #LiveComedy #WhatsOnLondon

We haven't even announced any of the performers yet, and already our next show is more than 50% full! You lot are really ready for this next one right? See you June 15th at Up the Creek in Greenwich! Tickets at www.universe.com/events/an-ev...

It's two months till our next show! We know, right? Way too long! But that just means you have plenty of time to look and see that your calendar is in fact free, and that yes you can in fact make it along. Be a pal, and help us sell out, wouldn't you?