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Live shows, recorded shows, A Podcast Of Unnecessary Detail. UK science comedy phenomenon with Steve Mould, Helen Arney & Matt Parker. Posts by Sam. Pic by @idilsukan.
Helios is a touring artwork of the Sun by UK artist Luke Jerram.
Measuring seven metres in diameter, the artwork features 72dpi detailed imagery of the Sun’s surface. At an approximate scale of 1:200 million, each centimetre of the sculpture represents 2000km of the Sun’s surface.
Measuring seven metres in diameter, the artwork features 72dpi detailed imagery of the Sun’s surface. At an approximate scale of 1:200 million, each centimetre of the sculpture represents 2000km of the Sun’s surface.
November 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Helios is a touring artwork of the Sun by UK artist Luke Jerram.
Measuring seven metres in diameter, the artwork features 72dpi detailed imagery of the Sun’s surface. At an approximate scale of 1:200 million, each centimetre of the sculpture represents 2000km of the Sun’s surface.
Measuring seven metres in diameter, the artwork features 72dpi detailed imagery of the Sun’s surface. At an approximate scale of 1:200 million, each centimetre of the sculpture represents 2000km of the Sun’s surface.
Well isn't that delightful!
'A Podcast of Unnecessary Detail' has been ranked #7 on Feedspot’s ‘15 Best Science Comedy Podcasts’ list.
Listed everywhere you find your podcasts to hear Matt, Steve and Helen wax lyrical about the most minute details they find interesting, and hope that you do too!
'A Podcast of Unnecessary Detail' has been ranked #7 on Feedspot’s ‘15 Best Science Comedy Podcasts’ list.
Listed everywhere you find your podcasts to hear Matt, Steve and Helen wax lyrical about the most minute details they find interesting, and hope that you do too!
November 12, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Well isn't that delightful!
'A Podcast of Unnecessary Detail' has been ranked #7 on Feedspot’s ‘15 Best Science Comedy Podcasts’ list.
Listed everywhere you find your podcasts to hear Matt, Steve and Helen wax lyrical about the most minute details they find interesting, and hope that you do too!
'A Podcast of Unnecessary Detail' has been ranked #7 on Feedspot’s ‘15 Best Science Comedy Podcasts’ list.
Listed everywhere you find your podcasts to hear Matt, Steve and Helen wax lyrical about the most minute details they find interesting, and hope that you do too!
Have you got tickets to join us & everyone under the Sun* at Winchester Cathedral?
An Evening of Unnecessary Detail is heading to this iconic venue for one night only, as we celebrate our galaxy's star!
Tickets on sale now!
*We're performing underneath a giant Sun installation by Luke Jerram!
An Evening of Unnecessary Detail is heading to this iconic venue for one night only, as we celebrate our galaxy's star!
Tickets on sale now!
*We're performing underneath a giant Sun installation by Luke Jerram!
November 5, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Have you got tickets to join us & everyone under the Sun* at Winchester Cathedral?
An Evening of Unnecessary Detail is heading to this iconic venue for one night only, as we celebrate our galaxy's star!
Tickets on sale now!
*We're performing underneath a giant Sun installation by Luke Jerram!
An Evening of Unnecessary Detail is heading to this iconic venue for one night only, as we celebrate our galaxy's star!
Tickets on sale now!
*We're performing underneath a giant Sun installation by Luke Jerram!
Matt has one final show for 2025, and it's a big 'un!
He's heading to the Cambridge Theatre in London's West End for one night only!
More than half the tickets are already gone, and we know you can sell this one out!
standupmaths.com/shows/
He's heading to the Cambridge Theatre in London's West End for one night only!
More than half the tickets are already gone, and we know you can sell this one out!
standupmaths.com/shows/
October 30, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Matt has one final show for 2025, and it's a big 'un!
He's heading to the Cambridge Theatre in London's West End for one night only!
More than half the tickets are already gone, and we know you can sell this one out!
standupmaths.com/shows/
He's heading to the Cambridge Theatre in London's West End for one night only!
More than half the tickets are already gone, and we know you can sell this one out!
standupmaths.com/shows/
Matt's tour continues this weekend at Leeds City Varieties, and there are some tickets available to snap up!
This show was given ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐at the Edinburgh Fringe & is a delight to behold.
Get ready to do the maths, nerd out and get triggy* with it.
*Actually very little trigonometry in the show, soz
This show was given ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐at the Edinburgh Fringe & is a delight to behold.
Get ready to do the maths, nerd out and get triggy* with it.
*Actually very little trigonometry in the show, soz
October 23, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Matt's tour continues this weekend at Leeds City Varieties, and there are some tickets available to snap up!
This show was given ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐at the Edinburgh Fringe & is a delight to behold.
Get ready to do the maths, nerd out and get triggy* with it.
*Actually very little trigonometry in the show, soz
This show was given ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐at the Edinburgh Fringe & is a delight to behold.
Get ready to do the maths, nerd out and get triggy* with it.
*Actually very little trigonometry in the show, soz
Did you hear? We're bringing a live show to Winchester Cathedral!!!
It's true, we're back with a special one-off night of "An Evening Of Unnecessary Detail" at Winchester Cathedral on Thursday 5th February 2026. Tickets available now 👇
www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk/event/festiv...
It's true, we're back with a special one-off night of "An Evening Of Unnecessary Detail" at Winchester Cathedral on Thursday 5th February 2026. Tickets available now 👇
www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk/event/festiv...
October 21, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Did you hear? We're bringing a live show to Winchester Cathedral!!!
It's true, we're back with a special one-off night of "An Evening Of Unnecessary Detail" at Winchester Cathedral on Thursday 5th February 2026. Tickets available now 👇
www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk/event/festiv...
It's true, we're back with a special one-off night of "An Evening Of Unnecessary Detail" at Winchester Cathedral on Thursday 5th February 2026. Tickets available now 👇
www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk/event/festiv...
Unnecessary Detail: Here Comes The Sun!
We're back with a special one-off night of "An Evening Of Unnecessary Detail" at Winchester Cathedral on Thursday 5th February 2026.
We'll be performing under an enormous, hyper-realistic art installation depicting our sun: Helios!
🔗 fotsn.com/tickets
We're back with a special one-off night of "An Evening Of Unnecessary Detail" at Winchester Cathedral on Thursday 5th February 2026.
We'll be performing under an enormous, hyper-realistic art installation depicting our sun: Helios!
🔗 fotsn.com/tickets
October 13, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Unnecessary Detail: Here Comes The Sun!
We're back with a special one-off night of "An Evening Of Unnecessary Detail" at Winchester Cathedral on Thursday 5th February 2026.
We'll be performing under an enormous, hyper-realistic art installation depicting our sun: Helios!
🔗 fotsn.com/tickets
We're back with a special one-off night of "An Evening Of Unnecessary Detail" at Winchester Cathedral on Thursday 5th February 2026.
We'll be performing under an enormous, hyper-realistic art installation depicting our sun: Helios!
🔗 fotsn.com/tickets
We have a gift for you on Monday. What do you reckon it could be?
A small hint, if you've missed our live shows, you're in for a treat.
A small hint, if you've missed our live shows, you're in for a treat.
October 10, 2025 at 3:02 PM
We have a gift for you on Monday. What do you reckon it could be?
A small hint, if you've missed our live shows, you're in for a treat.
A small hint, if you've missed our live shows, you're in for a treat.
Cryptic Clue:
“Sun worship with punchlines in gothic splendour (10,9)”
Transmission incoming soon.
“Sun worship with punchlines in gothic splendour (10,9)”
Transmission incoming soon.
October 6, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Cryptic Clue:
“Sun worship with punchlines in gothic splendour (10,9)”
Transmission incoming soon.
“Sun worship with punchlines in gothic splendour (10,9)”
Transmission incoming soon.
Matt Parker's brand new tour for Getting Triggy With It, starts tomorrow in Leamington Spa!
Come watch Matt do the maths at this show which was one of the top rated shows at Edinburgh Fringe 2026 with a mean average of 4.3 stars.
www.leamingtoncomedy.com#/matt-parker...
Come watch Matt do the maths at this show which was one of the top rated shows at Edinburgh Fringe 2026 with a mean average of 4.3 stars.
www.leamingtoncomedy.com#/matt-parker...
October 2, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Matt Parker's brand new tour for Getting Triggy With It, starts tomorrow in Leamington Spa!
Come watch Matt do the maths at this show which was one of the top rated shows at Edinburgh Fringe 2026 with a mean average of 4.3 stars.
www.leamingtoncomedy.com#/matt-parker...
Come watch Matt do the maths at this show which was one of the top rated shows at Edinburgh Fringe 2026 with a mean average of 4.3 stars.
www.leamingtoncomedy.com#/matt-parker...
It's show day!
Who's joining us tonight at the Cockpit Theatre in London?
We're got an incredible lineup of performers ready to wow with nerdery, humour and a little bit of heart!
Who's joining us tonight at the Cockpit Theatre in London?
We're got an incredible lineup of performers ready to wow with nerdery, humour and a little bit of heart!
June 23, 2025 at 10:02 AM
It's show day!
Who's joining us tonight at the Cockpit Theatre in London?
We're got an incredible lineup of performers ready to wow with nerdery, humour and a little bit of heart!
Who's joining us tonight at the Cockpit Theatre in London?
We're got an incredible lineup of performers ready to wow with nerdery, humour and a little bit of heart!
A reminder that our next show at the Cockpit Theatre is completely SOLD OUT!
Keep an eye on returns for 23rd June, it's the last show in the run so has been extremely popular!
fotsn.com/tickets
Keep an eye on returns for 23rd June, it's the last show in the run so has been extremely popular!
fotsn.com/tickets
June 9, 2025 at 12:30 PM
A reminder that our next show at the Cockpit Theatre is completely SOLD OUT!
Keep an eye on returns for 23rd June, it's the last show in the run so has been extremely popular!
fotsn.com/tickets
Keep an eye on returns for 23rd June, it's the last show in the run so has been extremely popular!
fotsn.com/tickets
Matt is back at the Edinburgh Fringe this summer with his show "Getting Triggy With It: Matt Parker Does the Maths"
Tickets are on sale now for the show at the Pleasance Courtyard from 7.30pm, and you can nab at the link below!
www.pleasance.co.uk/event/gettin...
Tickets are on sale now for the show at the Pleasance Courtyard from 7.30pm, and you can nab at the link below!
www.pleasance.co.uk/event/gettin...
June 6, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Matt is back at the Edinburgh Fringe this summer with his show "Getting Triggy With It: Matt Parker Does the Maths"
Tickets are on sale now for the show at the Pleasance Courtyard from 7.30pm, and you can nab at the link below!
www.pleasance.co.uk/event/gettin...
Tickets are on sale now for the show at the Pleasance Courtyard from 7.30pm, and you can nab at the link below!
www.pleasance.co.uk/event/gettin...
It's show month!
We're back at the Cockpit Theatre on 23rd June, but if you head to the link below you'll see this show is already SOLD OUT! You nerds sure do love facts!
Keep an eye out for returns in the weeks ahead to grab any seats that come up!
tickets.thecockpit.org.uk/sales/shows/...
We're back at the Cockpit Theatre on 23rd June, but if you head to the link below you'll see this show is already SOLD OUT! You nerds sure do love facts!
Keep an eye out for returns in the weeks ahead to grab any seats that come up!
tickets.thecockpit.org.uk/sales/shows/...
June 3, 2025 at 9:24 AM
It's show month!
We're back at the Cockpit Theatre on 23rd June, but if you head to the link below you'll see this show is already SOLD OUT! You nerds sure do love facts!
Keep an eye out for returns in the weeks ahead to grab any seats that come up!
tickets.thecockpit.org.uk/sales/shows/...
We're back at the Cockpit Theatre on 23rd June, but if you head to the link below you'll see this show is already SOLD OUT! You nerds sure do love facts!
Keep an eye out for returns in the weeks ahead to grab any seats that come up!
tickets.thecockpit.org.uk/sales/shows/...
Have you tickets for next month's show at the Cockpit Theatre on 23 June?
With Matt Parker, Steve Mould, Zoe Griffiths, Mike Sulu, Farah Sharp, Dian Cathal and Robin Lamboll!
🎟️ fotsn.com/tickets
With Matt Parker, Steve Mould, Zoe Griffiths, Mike Sulu, Farah Sharp, Dian Cathal and Robin Lamboll!
🎟️ fotsn.com/tickets
May 20, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Have you tickets for next month's show at the Cockpit Theatre on 23 June?
With Matt Parker, Steve Mould, Zoe Griffiths, Mike Sulu, Farah Sharp, Dian Cathal and Robin Lamboll!
🎟️ fotsn.com/tickets
With Matt Parker, Steve Mould, Zoe Griffiths, Mike Sulu, Farah Sharp, Dian Cathal and Robin Lamboll!
🎟️ fotsn.com/tickets
Matt is back at the Edinburgh Fringe this summer with his show "Getting Triggy With It: Matt Parker Does the Maths"
Tickets are on sale now for the show at the Pleasance Courtyard from 7.30pm, and you can nab at the link below!
www.pleasance.co.uk/event/gettin...
Tickets are on sale now for the show at the Pleasance Courtyard from 7.30pm, and you can nab at the link below!
www.pleasance.co.uk/event/gettin...
May 12, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Matt is back at the Edinburgh Fringe this summer with his show "Getting Triggy With It: Matt Parker Does the Maths"
Tickets are on sale now for the show at the Pleasance Courtyard from 7.30pm, and you can nab at the link below!
www.pleasance.co.uk/event/gettin...
Tickets are on sale now for the show at the Pleasance Courtyard from 7.30pm, and you can nab at the link below!
www.pleasance.co.uk/event/gettin...
Zoe Griffiths is joining at the Cockpit Theatre in June!
Zoe is a maths speaker who has talked about maths in a range of settings; including on the YouTube channel Numberphile, on BBC Radio 4, at science festivals, and in schools all over the world.
But your tickets now fotsn.com/tickets
Zoe is a maths speaker who has talked about maths in a range of settings; including on the YouTube channel Numberphile, on BBC Radio 4, at science festivals, and in schools all over the world.
But your tickets now fotsn.com/tickets
April 29, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Zoe Griffiths is joining at the Cockpit Theatre in June!
Zoe is a maths speaker who has talked about maths in a range of settings; including on the YouTube channel Numberphile, on BBC Radio 4, at science festivals, and in schools all over the world.
But your tickets now fotsn.com/tickets
Zoe is a maths speaker who has talked about maths in a range of settings; including on the YouTube channel Numberphile, on BBC Radio 4, at science festivals, and in schools all over the world.
But your tickets now fotsn.com/tickets
Hope you're all enjoying your free evenings, harumph!
We'll be back in June at the Cockpit Theatre!
We'll be back in June at the Cockpit Theatre!
April 25, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Hope you're all enjoying your free evenings, harumph!
We'll be back in June at the Cockpit Theatre!
We'll be back in June at the Cockpit Theatre!
Dian Cathal is joining us the Cockpit Theatre on 23rd June!
@diancathal.bsky.social is a comedian and writer from New York and while he may not have a PHD he does have a BFA in acting, or does he? The university went bankrupt so who can really check anymore?
🎟️ fotsn.com/tickets for tickets!
@diancathal.bsky.social is a comedian and writer from New York and while he may not have a PHD he does have a BFA in acting, or does he? The university went bankrupt so who can really check anymore?
🎟️ fotsn.com/tickets for tickets!
April 22, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Dian Cathal is joining us the Cockpit Theatre on 23rd June!
@diancathal.bsky.social is a comedian and writer from New York and while he may not have a PHD he does have a BFA in acting, or does he? The university went bankrupt so who can really check anymore?
🎟️ fotsn.com/tickets for tickets!
@diancathal.bsky.social is a comedian and writer from New York and while he may not have a PHD he does have a BFA in acting, or does he? The university went bankrupt so who can really check anymore?
🎟️ fotsn.com/tickets for tickets!
Have you got your tickets yet for our next show?
We return to the Cockpit Theatre in London on 23rd June, with a fantastic line-up of guests and a sneak preview of Matt's upcoming tour show!
Grab your tickets now!
www.thecockpit.org.uk/show/an_even...
We return to the Cockpit Theatre in London on 23rd June, with a fantastic line-up of guests and a sneak preview of Matt's upcoming tour show!
Grab your tickets now!
www.thecockpit.org.uk/show/an_even...
April 16, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Have you got your tickets yet for our next show?
We return to the Cockpit Theatre in London on 23rd June, with a fantastic line-up of guests and a sneak preview of Matt's upcoming tour show!
Grab your tickets now!
www.thecockpit.org.uk/show/an_even...
We return to the Cockpit Theatre in London on 23rd June, with a fantastic line-up of guests and a sneak preview of Matt's upcoming tour show!
Grab your tickets now!
www.thecockpit.org.uk/show/an_even...
We're returning to NYC this Summer, as Matt hosts "An Evening of Unnecessary Detail" on 13th July.
Keep an eye on fotsn.com/tickets for more information including ticket links and performers!
Keep an eye on fotsn.com/tickets for more information including ticket links and performers!
April 9, 2025 at 9:00 AM
We're returning to NYC this Summer, as Matt hosts "An Evening of Unnecessary Detail" on 13th July.
Keep an eye on fotsn.com/tickets for more information including ticket links and performers!
Keep an eye on fotsn.com/tickets for more information including ticket links and performers!
For our Australia based followers and friends, Nine Lessons for Melbourne with Matt Parker is landing in town soon!
Grab your tickets for this show being run alongside the folks at the Cosmic Shambles Network on April 16th!
www.comedyfestival.com.au/browse-shows...
Grab your tickets for this show being run alongside the folks at the Cosmic Shambles Network on April 16th!
www.comedyfestival.com.au/browse-shows...
April 4, 2025 at 8:30 AM
For our Australia based followers and friends, Nine Lessons for Melbourne with Matt Parker is landing in town soon!
Grab your tickets for this show being run alongside the folks at the Cosmic Shambles Network on April 16th!
www.comedyfestival.com.au/browse-shows...
Grab your tickets for this show being run alongside the folks at the Cosmic Shambles Network on April 16th!
www.comedyfestival.com.au/browse-shows...
Matt is going to the Edinburgh Fringe!
"Getting Triggy With It" is heading to the Pleasance Courtyard from 30 July - 25 August & tickets are on sale!
Come watch as @standupmaths.bsky.social "really gets in there and gives the maths a good doing."
www.pleasance.co.uk/event/gettin...
"Getting Triggy With It" is heading to the Pleasance Courtyard from 30 July - 25 August & tickets are on sale!
Come watch as @standupmaths.bsky.social "really gets in there and gives the maths a good doing."
www.pleasance.co.uk/event/gettin...
March 31, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Matt is going to the Edinburgh Fringe!
"Getting Triggy With It" is heading to the Pleasance Courtyard from 30 July - 25 August & tickets are on sale!
Come watch as @standupmaths.bsky.social "really gets in there and gives the maths a good doing."
www.pleasance.co.uk/event/gettin...
"Getting Triggy With It" is heading to the Pleasance Courtyard from 30 July - 25 August & tickets are on sale!
Come watch as @standupmaths.bsky.social "really gets in there and gives the maths a good doing."
www.pleasance.co.uk/event/gettin...
It's show day at Cockpit Theatre!
We're delighted to welcome Mart Peers to the stage alongside an incredible group of performers, & a preview of Matt's upcoming solo show!
Tonight's show is waiting list only, sign up if you want the chance to grab a last minute return!
fotsn.com/tickets
We're delighted to welcome Mart Peers to the stage alongside an incredible group of performers, & a preview of Matt's upcoming solo show!
Tonight's show is waiting list only, sign up if you want the chance to grab a last minute return!
fotsn.com/tickets
March 24, 2025 at 12:15 PM
It's show day at Cockpit Theatre!
We're delighted to welcome Mart Peers to the stage alongside an incredible group of performers, & a preview of Matt's upcoming solo show!
Tonight's show is waiting list only, sign up if you want the chance to grab a last minute return!
fotsn.com/tickets
We're delighted to welcome Mart Peers to the stage alongside an incredible group of performers, & a preview of Matt's upcoming solo show!
Tonight's show is waiting list only, sign up if you want the chance to grab a last minute return!
fotsn.com/tickets
Richard Marshall is joining us at the Cockpit Theatre on Monday!
He's a science communicator who organises science talks, presents workshops in primary schools, & has a one-man science comedy show about cats, cephalopods, & levitated hamsters.
Grab your tickets for Monday at fotsn.com/tickets
He's a science communicator who organises science talks, presents workshops in primary schools, & has a one-man science comedy show about cats, cephalopods, & levitated hamsters.
Grab your tickets for Monday at fotsn.com/tickets
March 22, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Richard Marshall is joining us at the Cockpit Theatre on Monday!
He's a science communicator who organises science talks, presents workshops in primary schools, & has a one-man science comedy show about cats, cephalopods, & levitated hamsters.
Grab your tickets for Monday at fotsn.com/tickets
He's a science communicator who organises science talks, presents workshops in primary schools, & has a one-man science comedy show about cats, cephalopods, & levitated hamsters.
Grab your tickets for Monday at fotsn.com/tickets