Darwin Science Comedy

See Darwin’s best scientists at the Darwin Fringe

Darwin Fringe

Future Science Talks: Comedy Edition is debuting in Darwin at the Darwin Fringe after sold out shows across Australia.

We have two shows at Bustard Town on July 12 & 13. Tickets are available here.

Each night features different scientists. They have partnered with comedians to infuse humour and laughs into scientific talks. Laugh and learn at the same time!

Each talk is on a unique topic. No two talks are the same! Speaker information is below.

For examples of our shows, visit our YouTube channel here.

Tickets available here

Darwin Fringe Festival Speakers

Friday 12 July at 7pm (Bustard Town)

Lexie Gregory - Parenting
Veronica Toral-Granda - Sea cucumbers
Alayna Hansen - Social media
Petra Quezada - Aquatic DNA
Shelley Worthington - Education
Tim Perrin - Prawns
Kat Lawrence - Bacteriology

Saturday 13 July at 7pm (Bustard Town)

Ellen Rochelmeyer - Termites
Ruth Canty - Tobacco control
Adriana Gonzalez Pestana - Sharks
Aly de Groot - Basket weaving
Janice Crerar - Education
Ulrike Kachel - Birding

EOI is always open for scientists & researchers

If you’re a scientist, researcher or a technical expert (consultant, IT professional, etc), then join the Science Comedy Program for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn new skills and give your own 10-minute science comedy talk.

This program is a tonne of fun and will help you to advance your career!

Fill in our EOI form if you are interested in joining the Science Comedy Program. We will get in touch with you as soon as we open a program in your area. Our program is nation-wide.

We will the program on a first come, first serve basis.

In this program, you will participate in a series of workshops that will help you to strengthen your presentation skills and help you to weave humour into your talks.

For additional information, see testimonials and FAQs below, or visit our program page.

EOI form

What program participants say

"Incredibly professional and helpful. Performing was unreal. "

Hannah Kunst
"Great program connecting scientists to amused audiences."

Sally Hurst
"Super fun and I learned heaps! Great experience."

Lorenzo Logi
"Dave is a really nice and supportive facilitator."

Taylor Szyszka
"I learnt a lot and had an awesome time doing it!"

Joel Raymond
"It was fun and a great way to meet diverse, intelligent people!"

Amanda Khoury
"A blast! I highly recommend this program"

Lachlan Gray
"A very cool way to learn some skills for future presentations."

Zoe Xirocostas
"This program helped me get on the National Science Quiz!"

Paige Erpf
"Very fun to present my research in this way."

Toby Kovacs
"This program gave me so much! I can apply these tools to any talks."

Inna Osmolovsky
"So much fun to weave jokes into my science talks."

Faraidoon Haghdoost
"Such a unique experience being able to feature in a comedy show."

Tanja Rosenqvist
"I really enjoyed the experience - would recommend it!

Kovi Rose
"This was a lot of fun. Great way to learn some new skills."

Jared Bergman
"A great way to present my science and research."

Levi Tegg