Christmas shows for science fans

Nine Lessons and Carols for Godless People

Conway Hall, London, December, various dates

For those who are already sick of Christmas, here’s an unabashed alternative. Robin Ince is the ringmaster of this circus of science, comedy and music, which sets out to prove that godlessness need not equal joylessness. It features a variety of acts including Josie Long, Matt Parker and Helen Czerski, with proceeds going to a number of charities, including St Mungo’s. The marketing spiel hints at merry rationalism aplenty: “Hopefully, you will leave with a song in your…