Join award-winning comedian, broadcaster, and author Robin Ince at the Gryffe Valley Book Festival as he discusses his latest book, Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal.
This event has kindly been sponsored by St Columba's School
St Columba's Sr School (Lyle Road entrance)
Tues 9th Sep: 7pm
Robin Ince is best known as the co-host of BBC Radio 4’s The Infinite Monkey Cage alongside Professor Brian Cox, blending science and comedy to brilliant effect. A familiar voice on the airwaves and a much-loved figure on the UK comedy circuit, Robin has built a career exploring the curious, the eccentric, and the wonderfully human. He is also a Mastermind winner!
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 discovered he had all the hallmarks of ADHD and his stumbling blocks became stepping stones.
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.
In this event, Robin brings his trademark energy and insight to a discussion of Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal - a witty, thoughtful look at how we all navigate life’s oddities, and why being a little bit weird might just be our greatest strength.
There will be an audience Q&A, followed by a chance to purchase books and meet Robin during a post-event signing.
Expect laughs, big ideas, and a celebration of the joy in the unexpected. Don’t miss it!
If you have any mobility requirements, please let us know in advance and we can ensure the venue accommodates your needs.
