Robin Ince - Author Talk

Robin Ince is many things. A multi award winning comedian, author, broadcaster, bibliomaniac and a populariser of scientific ideas.

The Guardian once declared him a ‘becardiganed polymath’ which seems about right. He is the author of several acclaimed books, including The Importance of Being Interested and I'm a Joke and So Are You. At this event he will be talking about his latest books, Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal published in May 2025 and Ice Cream for a broken tooth published in July 2025. Both titles will be available for pre-order or on the night from our local bookseller Liznojan Books.

With Professor Brian Cox, he created and presents the award-winning BBC Radio 4 show The Infinite Monkey Cage, which ranks among the most popular science podcasts worldwide. He also won Celebrity Mastermind but forgot that calcium was the dominant element of chalk. After being diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 52, he finally has an excuse.

Doors will open at 6.45pm ready for a 7pm start.

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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. After his ADHD diagnosis at the age of fifty-two, it all started to make sense.

In Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal, Robin uses his own experiences to explore the fascinating world of neurodivergence and to ask what normal really is – and whether it even exists. Packed with personal insights, intimate anecdotes and interviews with therapists, neuroscientists and celebrities, this is a quirky and witty dive into the world of neuroscience and 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.

Ice Cream for a Broken ToothPoems about life, death, and the odd bits in between

"I'm safe here behind the sofa..."

"Raw, funny, sometimes painfully immediate and heartfelt, but always thoughtful. Each of these poems is a treat. A brief moment of connection, slipped between the pages of a hectic world." Reece Shearsmith, actor, comedian & writer

"Deeply humane and tender, Robin’s poems embody the bravery that comes with vulnerability and a reverence for being here and loving every moment of it." Josie Long, comedian

"This is poetry to play and replay as each poem’s colours change and layers of meaning glow." Dr Kathryn Mannix, medical writer & campaigner

"Choice words chosen wisely. Highly recommended for all humans who retain their humanity." Henry Normal, poet, writer, TV & film producer

"Bright snapshots of where we are, our nature and humanity, our sensitivities, our rage and our happiness." Salena Godden, poet, author & broadcaster