Darwin

Charles Darwin, the innovative naturalist who debunked creationism with scientific research around the world on his famous voyage aboard The Beagle shares the story of his early career vacillation from Doctor to Clergyman and finally to botanist and thence to the finishing of his book detailing the Origin of Species, how man and animals evolved.
As we took our seats in a packed Upstairs at The Western Charles Darwin was sitting at his desk playfully jesting with us as we searched for a spare seat. Surrounded by the paraphernalia of his researches into the origin of species, the esteemed scientist sets the tone for an evening of education, entertainment and songs.
Imagine a script by Alexander Armstrong, Ben Miller and Stephen Fry performed by Eddie Izzard and you have some idea of the high brow hilarity and low brow jokes that ensued. Darwin's early life is spread out for all to see peppered with 'big ideas, terrible puns, brilliant physical comedy and ... original songs' clearly in the style of the late great Jake Thakeray.
In the expert hands of John Hinton Tangram Theatre's second offering of one-man shows after their acclaimed Einstein is an hilarious but educational romp from start to finish. Anyone who likes Horrible Histories will love this show peopled by a myriad of characters ably created by the solitary actor.
This critically acclaimed show should be required viewing for every school child giving, as it does, a perfect introduction to the mysteries of evolution.
Darwin is touring all over the country and dates can be found on the Tangram Theatre's website

First published in Western Gazette 
© Paul Towers 3/4/2015