British Comedy Guide

2015 Edinburgh Fringe

The Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, or The Survival of (R)Evolutionary Theories in the Face of Scientific and Ecclesiastical Objections: Being a Musical Comedy About Charles Darwin (1809-1882)

  • Theatre (music)
  • 3:30pm (60 mins)
  • 15, 19, 22, 26 & 29 Aug 2015
  • Pleasance Courtyard
  • £8.50 - £11
The Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, or The Survival of (R)Evolutionary Theories in the Face of Scientific and Ecclesiastical Objections: Being a Musical Comedy About Charles Darwin (1809-1882)
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Venue

33: Pleasance Courtyard

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Discover how Charles Darwin came to formulate his remarkable theory in this internationally acclaimed show packed with big ideas, terrible puns, physical comedy and cracking original songs. Bring your monkeys and get evolved! 'Science can rarely have been so fascinating and never so much fun' (Stage Must See). 'Grown-ups will love it. Kids will adore it. A gem' ***** (BroadwayBaby.com). **** (Scotsman). **** (WhatsOnStage.com).

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Press articles

John Hinton: Why threes are (scientifically) magic

We like the number three. For obvious reasons. Though let's not forget, three is also the magic number.

John Hinton, ThreeWeeks, 5th August 2015

Performances

Date Time Venue
15th Aug 2015 15:30 Pleasance Courtyard
19th Aug 2015 15:30 Pleasance Courtyard
22nd Aug 2015 15:30 Pleasance Courtyard
26th Aug 2015 15:30 Pleasance Courtyard
29th Aug 2015 15:30 Pleasance Courtyard

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