Filibuster
Part of Leeds Festival of Science.
Suitable for ages 14+ (under 16s must be accompanied by a responsible adult).
A show about climate change from comedian and environmental economist Matt Winning, describing how global warming is destroying both the planet and his life. Matt gives a presentation on how a world which is sick of experts may not be about much longer. For fans of An Inconvenient Truth.
'Winning’s sharp wit and intelligence allows him to educate as he entertains' ****1/2 (The Sunday Post)
'Filibuster is a very powerful and eccentric piece of comedy from Winning, who is sure to become one of the largest names in UK comedy very soon.' **** (ShortCom)
Entry to the show is strictly by ticket only; book early to avoid disappointment. Tickets cost £6.
Detailed Description
Winner of the Hilarity Bites New Act of the Year 2011, Matt Winning is one of the most exciting, unique and imaginative new stand-up and character comedians in the UK.
The Scottish comic’s eccentric and idiosyncratic act is a whirlwind of ideas, combining an original approach to one-liners, acute observations and shouting loudly. Matt was a finalist in the BBC New Comedy Awards 2012. He was also finalist in the Chortle Student Comedy Awards in 2010 as himself and again in 2011 as the character Steph E Graph