A hilarious and thought-provoking evening of comedy on climate change!
Single ticket £19.50
Join Dr Matt Winning for an evening of comedy and theatre in the unforgettable setting of our Little Woodbury Iron Age roundhouse!
What is climate change, who’s to blame, and what can we do about it? Award-winning comedian and climate change researcher Dr Matt Winning offers his unique take on the climate emergency in this witty and enlightening show. From his quest to save proper big chips to the reality show Keeping Up With the Kardashians’ Plans for Loft Insulation, Matt shares his hilarious insights on how we can work together to stop the end of the world.
Matt will perform 45 minutes from his critically acclaimed debut book Hot Mess, followed by an interval and then will perform another 45 mins of his new show Solastalgia which he is taking to the Edinburgh Fringe this August.
Dr Matt Winning is a stand-up comedian and environmental economist with a PhD in climate change policy, which means he’s the sort of doctor who will rush to your side if you fall ill on a plane, but only to berate you for flying. We are currently facing a global climate emergency. Why does the end of the world need to be so depressing? Matt lightens the mood and enlightens his audiences on climate change.
Dr Matt Winning is an environmental lecturer at the UCL Institute for Sustainable Resources and a comedian who performs live shows about climate change. He has a TEDx talk about the importance of using humour to discuss global warming, hosts the BBC Radio 4 show Net Zero: A Very British Problem, as well as being a guest on The News Quiz, The Now Show, and The Verb and co-hosted Mark Watson and Matt Winning: Seriously, Though, The Planet on BBC Sounds. Matt has a PhD in climate change policy, with 16 years experience in research including work cited by the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) and the UK Committee on Climate Change.
‘Everything a Fringe show should be: hilarious, personal, inventive, and something that will stay with you for some time to come’ (Edinburgh Festivals)
‘Winning’s sharp wit and intelligence allows him to educate as he entertains in this excellent stand-up seminar’ (The Sunday Post)
'An entertaining blend of facts, figures and accessible bits of stand-up' (Chortle.co.uk)
‘Informative, urgent and amusingly provocative’ (British Theatre Guide)
Suitable for ages 16+.
There will be a bar selling locally produced cider, mead and a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Immerse yourself in hilarious comedy as you enjoy a selection of beverages on a balmy summer evening. Hot drinks and snacks will also be available to be purchased from our shop.
About the event
A one-of-a-kind chance to hear Matt’s witty and intelligent stand-up comedy exploring climate change in the atmospheric setting of an Iron Age roundhouse.
Suitable for ages 16+.
All profits will go to supporting the ongoing educational and research work of Butser Ancient Farm
INCLUDED IN YOUR TICKET
Two hours of a truly unique experience, with renowned expert environmental researcher Matt Winning performing comedy to get us thinking deeper about climate change. Visit the Farm outside of normal opening hours on a beautiful midsummer evening.
USEFUL INFORMATION: Please dress suitably for the weather and bring appropriate footwear. You may wish to bring a blanket or cushion to make your seat more comfortable. Please bring a torch as it may be dark returning to your car to the end of the event.
SEATING: The seating for our events is rustic and includes benches and hay bales. We can also add plastic high-backed chairs if required. If you have any specific requests please email administrator@butserancientfarm.co.uk.
TIMINGS: This special event starts at 7pm, so please arrive at 6.45pm. The event will finish at 9pm.
FIRES: Please note there will be open fires in the house during this event.
PURCHASES: There will be a bar at this event and the opportunity to buy hot drinks, snacks, and gifts in our shop.
ALCOHOL: No alcohol to be brought into the event.
ANIMALS: We are sorry but dogs (apart from assistance dogs) are not invited to this special event.
REFUNDS: We cannot offer any refunds on tickets unless Butser Ancient Farm needs to cancel the event due to unforeseen circumstances.
SPECIAL EVENT: This event is not included as general admission for our annual pass holders.
COVID-19: We will be complying with any relevant Covid-19 government guidance in place at the time of the event including the latest guidance on mask wearing. If you have any Covid-19 symptoms or have been asked to self-isolate, please do not attend.