Rod Quantock says, “If climate change doesn’t scare you, then you don’t get the science.” Fortunately Quantock does, and when he gives you his take on the physics, chemistry, biology, geology, palaeontology, cosmology and meteorology of climate science you’ll get it too. And then… you’ll be scared. It’s win-win. Sounds like great fun doesn’t? It’s an edgy mix of panic and hysteria. But that’s what you’d expect from someone whose comedy has been described as ‘medicinal’. In his irreverent style and clever humour has proven to be a great avenue to deliver powerful messages about the reality of climate change, water issues and possible outcomes.

Rod Quantock is one of the reasons that Melbourne is the live comedy capital of Australia. Rod began writing and performing comedy at Melbourne University in the late Sixties and graduated to Melbourne’s fledgling alternative nightspots in the early Seventies where he learned his craft and gained a reputation as a unique and pioneering comic talent, one he still retains 40 years later. When he is not working as a freelance writer, performer and speaker for the public, non-profit and private sectors, he is a prominent environmental, social and political activist. His most recent show was ‘Bugger the Polar Bears, This is Serious’.

This event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited, registration essential. Please register attendance with ANU Events T: 6125 4144 or E: events@anu.edu.au

Introduced by Jon Ward, Manager, Environmental Policy Toyota Motor Corporation Australia

Hosted by: ANU College Physical Sciences and ANU College of Medicine, Biology & Environment

Date: Wednesday 21 October, 6-7pm

Venue: Lecture Theatre One, Manning Clark Centre, Building 26a, Union Court, ANU