Robin Ince - not quite blinding us with science.
We're all going to die.
That was the one big takeaway from Cosmic Shambles. Twice the audience was told that diseases are becoming immune to most forms of antibiotics and we will reach a point where we can't have surgery anymore because we won't be able to defend ourselves against
infections.
But not to worry - before we all die, at least we got a reminder that science can be fun! Cosmic Shambles, a UK variety show format touring New Zealand for the first time, features light-hearted science demonstrations mixed with comedy and music, making complicated (and occasionally worrying) facts understandable and entertaining.
UK comedian Robin Ince, who created the format, was the perfect host, a nice blend of comedy and science that set the stage for the following acts. It was a mix of British and local scientists, with Michelle Dickinson a lively stand out, while Kiwi comedians Matt Stellingwerf and James Nokise provided captivating comedy interludes.
Yet if our time on Earth is coming to an end, it would've been nice if the show had gone a tad faster. It was pushing an hour overtime by the time it ended and, as entertaining as it was, three and a half hours hearing about maths and science after having battled storms to get there does drag on a bit.
