The Origin Of Species

by John Hinton
UK premiere
5th-31st August 2009 at the Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh Fringe Festival (Beside)

4 stars: Scotsman, Whatsonstage, The Herald, British Theatre Guide, Fringe Guru, Onstagescotland
5 stars: Broadway Baby, One4Review, Musicaltalk.com
The Stage - MUST SEE!

The one man show that tells you all you ever needed to know about Charles Darwin and his (R)Evolutionary theories but were too afraid to ask!

From his school boy antics to his adventures on board the Beagle to his discovery of the greatest idea... ever (!), this shows reveals Darwin as a thinker and a lover (of barnacles) but most crucially as a guitar toting composer of some of the silliest songs about evolution you’ll ever hear.

A show for young and old alike, monkeys and humans and all of you in between.

Directed by Daniel Goldman
Performed by John Hinton

"Hinton brings an endearing, almost boyish zeal to his portrayal of Darwin, and his impersonations of Darwin’s family and friends sparkle with spot-on timing and warmth, showing a comical and human side to the scientist’s life."
Sophie Vukovic - FEST MAGAZINE (8/8/09)