A Bookish Afternoon with Robin Ince

In 'Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal', Robin explores life through the lens of his late-stage ADHD diagnosis, delving into neurodivergence, anxiety, and the joyful oddities of being human. Expect book chat, personal stories, and maybe even a little poetry along the way!

A perfect afternoon for anyone who loves books, ideas, and seeing the world a little differently.

About ‘Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal’

What if being a bit weird is actually entirely normal? What if sharing our internal struggles wasn't a sign of weakness, but strength?

For over thirty years, award-winning broadcaster and comedian Robin Ince has entertained thousands in person and on air. But underneath the surface, a whirlwind was at play - a struggle with sadness, concentration, self-doubt and near-constant anxiety. But then he was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of fifty-two, and it all started to make sense.

In ‘Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal’, Robin uses his own experiences to explore the neurodivergent experience and to ask what the point of "being normal" really is. Packed with personal insights, intimate anecdotes and interviews with psychologists, neuroscientists and many neurodivergent people he has met along the way, this is a quirky and witty dive into the world of human behaviour.

A powerful, personal exploration of anxiety, ADHD and self-acceptance, ‘Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal’ reminds us all - no matter how weird we feel - that it’s okay to be a little different. We all are.

About Robin Ince

Robin Ince is many things. A comedian, an author, a broadcaster and a populariser of scientific ideas.

He is probably best known as the co-host 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, which earned him the prestigious Booksellers Association Author of the Year award. His fifth book, ‘Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal’, is published in May 2025.

Robin 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 created, curated, pioneered and hosted numerous nights mixing science, music and comedy at some of the most celebrated venues around the world, from the Hammersmith Apollo and the Royal Albert Hall in London to the Roy Thomson Hall in Toronto and The Opera House in Wellington.

Robin 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.

This talk is suitable for ages 18+

Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided at this event, and you are welcome to bring your own snacks.

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