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Nine Lessons And Carols For Godless People | Mae Martin | British Radio new comedy awards 2013 finalNine Lessons And Carols For Godless People, LondonThe news that Robin Ince is calling time on his annual secular celebration of Christmas was greeted with a loud clap of thunder, and the veil of the temple was rent in twain. In fact, the dismay among faithful attendees of Nine Lessons And Carols For Godless People is a testament to how securely the event has been established in the comedy calendar. For six years now, Ince has brought a cohort of luminaries from the worlds of comedy, music and popular science together to provide an alternative festive communion: a show that eschews religion, but delights in upbeat moments rather than displays of breastbeating atheism. This year's final run includes a mix of familiar comedy names – such as BBC3 stars Pappy's, token Christian Milton Jones, plus stalwart Ince collaborator Josie Long – celebrity spods (cosmos-watching pin-up Brian Cox) plus an eclectic mix of music, from indie singer-songwriters to the hip-hop stylings of Scroobius Pip. If this truly is the last outing for Nine Lessons, Ince is certain to make it a good one.Bloomsbury Theatre, WC1, Tue & Wed; then 15-22 DecMae Martin, London & ReadingBritish audiences have long been well-disposed to Canadian comics, from Phil Nichol to Stewart Francis. Now, charming, nervy and occasionally guitar-playing Mae Martin is the latest stand-up to make the move to the UK, and it's clea...
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