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Simon Singh risks his life for science. On Saturday morning, a hundred scientists, skeptics and rationalists gathered in Holborn to overdose on homeopathic medicine. You won’t be surprised to hear that no-one died, though most had a very pleasant sugar rush. The overdose, organised by …

The considered opinion of the Westboro Baptist Church. In the UK, we can generally ignore our attention-seeking religious bigots. We see them as a trifling nuisance who, when starved of media oxygen, fade into obscurity. Take Stephen Green from Christian Voice, who you’ll remember as …

There’s a one-off comedy gig of note tonight in Camden. Comedian Gerry Howell brings his new show, Incubator Hour, to The Etcetera, on Camden High Street. Fans of incubators will be disappointed, but fans of Noel Fielding and Eddie Izzard will be in paradise, as …

We have a saying, back in the old country: “When Stewart Lee does a run of fifteen shows at the Hen and Chickens in Islington, then Christmas has truly begun.” This year the old adage rings truer than ever, as the 1st 41st best stand-up …

We recently discovered this new comedian called Russell Brand. Not many people have heard of him, but we think he might just be the next big thing! If you fancy being as zeitgeisty as us, you can see him live next week – but forget …

We know a thing or three about karaoke here at Londonist. We’ve lost count of the number of times we’ve drunkenly decided that, rather than fighting for a space in a crowded late-night boozer, we’ll settle for a seedy Soho sing-me-up. And it’s always great …

The entire capital weeps today, as Londonist presents its final round-up of the week’s best Edinburgh Festival previews. You can show your respect by going to these shows and seeing some great comedy at super-cheap prices: Monday 21st: A free gig tonight, from four superlative …

In the weeks building up to Edinburgh, there are OVER NINE THOUSAND comedy previews a day. Finding the best ones can be difficult. So it’s a good job that Londonist knows its comedy! Go to at least four of these shows this week: Monday 14th: …

The London comedy scene is vast and multifarious at any time of the year, but during the run-up to Edinburgh it explodes beyond all comprehension. Luckily, we – and only we – know what the best shows of the week are. Cancel even the most …

Here’s week four of our Edinburgh Festival preview recommendations. This isn’t just a random list of events scraped from listings magazines and press releases – this is a genuine list of acts we adore, and that you should definitely see, especially while the price is …