This is my live comedy quiz show which started in February 2010 and is now running regularly in both London and Brighton, having been performed in England, Scotland and Wales since it's inception. On this very page, you can read what it's about, see a snippet of the show, find out when it's on, view the flyer and see some photos.
What it's about
The Humble Quest for Universal Genius pits top stand-up comedians against each other for your amusement. Hosted by me and aided by my "glamorous" assistant Eli Silverman, the contestants are put through their paces to see if they have what it takes to be considered a true Universal Genius.
At this point you may be asking yourself "What is a Universal Genius?" Well quite simply, it's someone who excels in every single facet of human understanding. They may have once been called Renaissance Men, but as the Renaissance was ages ago and women are now allowed to be clever as well, Universal Genius seems more appropriate.
Unlike normal quiz shows, contestants will have their faculties tested in proper subjects such as art, science, poetry, etiquette, wit, literature, music, languages, actual knowledge and hunting. Yes, hunting.
With contestants including several Edinburgh Comedy Award winners and stars of TV shows such as Mock the Week, Argumental, Live at the Apollo, Peep Show, and Never Mind the Buzzcocks, you never know who you might see competing for the coveted Universal Genius mortar board.
So far, the likes of Terry Saunders, Matt Forde, Joey Page, Michael Fabbri, Tom Bell, Tom Webb, Tom Craine, James Sherwood, Joe Lycett, Thom Tuck, Jon Robins, Seann Walsh, Dan Atkinson, Marcel Lucont, Robin Buckland, Sarah Bennetto, Dan Antopolski, Liam Mullone, Holly Walsh, Sean McLoughlin, Kent Valentine, Charlie Talbot, Nick Helm, Danielle Ward, Marek Larwood, Paul Sinha, Nat Luurtsema, Mike Wozniak, Trevor Lock, Naz Ozmanoglu, Angela Barnes, Matthew Crosby and Tom Parry have competed for the title, but there will be more comedians pitted against one another in a heady mush of brains and humour in due course. I will not rest until I have uncovered more modern-day, bona fide Universal Genii*.
When it's on
Look out for a humble quest for Universal Genius near you:
A snippet of the Art round For the Art round, contestants have 10 minutes to make a sculpture out of plasticine, which they then have to explain to the audience. This is what Tom Bell came up with...
View the flyer
If you want to have a look at the flyer for the show, you can see it here:
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