-All Times in BST- James Arthur Isn't a Mathematician and Other Lies

"The life of a mathematician is one that most people outside of the sphere don't understand. The mathematician is a shy reclusive animal, so says Joe Public. Imagine my shock when I realised I was one after walking off stage as Othello. Welcome to the life of a mathematician who isn't a recluse, has social skills and apparently likes being on stage". As someone named James, I see this as an alternative life I could have chosen. Aug 18-23 11:10 - 11:50 (40 mins) Studio at theSpaceTriplex Link

Odds Are

"Ever feel like the universe has it in for you? Acclaimed storyteller Smita Russell unpacks a real-life mystery full of misfortune and truths stranger than fiction. Blending myth, medicine, math and memory, she explores what happens when science fails us, and we're left to take control of our own story." Had to spice it up with a math drama! 14:55 - 15:55 (1hr) July 30-31, Aug 1-10, Aug 12-25 Roxyboxy at Assembly Roxy Link

Excel Comedy and Mathem-antics

A themed stand-up comedy show for spreadsheet experts and casual users alike, performed by a true piece of sheet. Sprinkled amongst the jokes you'll learn a few Excel tricks from pun-loving Excel YouTuber and Jewish math addict David, who advises Microsoft on future directions for Excel.

Get the bingo card for how many times "freak in the sheets" is said. 13:30 - 14:30 (1hr) Jul 31, Aug 1-24 (except Saturdays and the 12th) Just The Wee One at Just the Tonic at The Caves Link

"Ring the bell in the old tower! The Mathemagician has made a new discovery! Join the greatest scholar in the land as he contends with the unsolvable questions of the universe using peculiar devices, mystical practices and a dash of rational thought." No idea what to expect with this, even if math or magic is involved!

16:15 - 17:10 (55min) Aug 2-23 (except Wednesdays) LAB at PBH's Free Fringe @ CC Blooms Link

Getting Triggy With It: Matt Parker Does the Maths

"Parker talks a lot of maths...But now it's time he does the maths. Really gets in there and gives the maths a good doing. It's time he programmes his own Christmas tree lights and then 11,184,024 people watch his downfall (and counting). It's time he shares his hand-crafted maths code online only for viewers to improve it by 40,832,277,770%. It's time he shaped-up and crawled out from under the square named after him. Come watch Matt Parker do the maths."

This is the most involved math show I believe by far, but also the perfect niche. 18:30 - 19:30 (1hr) July 30-31, Aug 1-25 Beyond at Pleasance Courtyard Link