Robin Ince – Weapons of Empathy

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Comedy (stand-up, spoken word)

  • Accessibility:
    Audio enhancement system
    Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
    May not apply to all performances. You'll find more information about accessibile performances and how to book tickets in the accessibility tab below.
  • Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
  • Policy applies to: Children under 2 years

Description

Award-winning comedian and bibliomaniac, Robin Ince, takes audiences on a celebratory tour of the places books can take us, and of the ideas that can make wonder and widen the sky. Robin was the Bookseller's Association 2022 Author of the Year. The Times Literary Supplement described Bibliomaniac as 'joyous, irreverent – liberating and life-affirming' while Eric Idle said 'one of the most delightful books I have ever read... always making me laugh'. Expect a chaos of words and ideas, love and delight. And also a very long reading list.

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General venue access

  • Audio enhancement system
    Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
  • Accessible entry: Level access to front row of seating. Seating is then ranked so any other rows are accessible via steps.

    • Wheelchair access type: Level Access (Building Lift)

  • Stairs: Information not supplied

Each venue can contain several space with different accessibly information. Visit the venue page for full venue accessibility info

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  • Would like to book specific accessibility services, e.g. a hearing loop, audio description headsets, captioning units, seating in relation to the location of the BSL interpreter
  • Requires extra assistance when at a venue
  • Has specific seating requirements
  • Is a wheelchair user
  • Requires a complimentary personal assistant ticket to attend a performance

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All Edinburgh Theatre (4/5 stars) 101 days ago

An infectiously crammed hour of constant stimulation and considerable hilarity.

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The Telegraph (4/5 stars) 107 days ago

Robin Ince’s latest show is something you may never before have encountered at the Edinburgh Fringe: an unapologetically affectionate encomium to the written word, and an enchanting one at that.

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Darkchat (4/5 stars) 107 days ago

Spend an hour with Robin Ince this month, you won’t regret it.

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Neurodiverse Review (5/5 stars) 109 days ago

Ince is quietly activistic and it’s wonderful.

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Geek Chocolate 121 days ago

Weapons of Empathy a show which changes ever day depending on what particular selection of material is presented but which is guaranteed to be an hour of uplifting and inspiring discussion.

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The Edinburgh Reporter (5/5 stars) 121 days ago

Ince has little time for what he calls the ”‘cutting edge” style of comedy, and it’s easy to see why. He’s someone who believes in kindness and understanding, the kind of person you’d love to chat to on a train (and perhaps you will – or maybe even in a bookshop.) His manic, quick fire delivery can’t conceal his real sensitivity, his love for people – and books.

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