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From primordial soups to primates in suits: the evolution of all life on earth

From primordial soups to primates in suits: the evolution of all life on earth
After 3.5 billion years of life on Earth, Dr David Jones has evolved – biologist by day, comedian by night. He’s set himself the gargantuan challenge of telling the complete story of life on planet Earth. In one hour. Can he cram the origins of life, the evolution of millions of species, the extinction of millions more, and Homo sapiens’ rise to dominance, into a 60-minute show? Probably not. But the threat of failure won’t stop Dr Jones on his fascinating and ferociously funny quest. (Warning: may contain scenes of death, genetic drift and existential dread.) Dr David Jones is a research biologist and a scientific associate at the Natural History Museum in London. In his spare time he moonlights as a stand-up comedian and performs at science events and music festivals. Suitable for ages 12+. Bring an open mind and a healthy disregard for your own evolutionary insignificance.

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