Ahoy, members of the Allusioverse: we’re going to watch the 1995 BBC miniseries of Pride and Prejudice over two weekends. This watchalong is Saturday 23 November, 12pm PT/3pm ET/20:00 UTC and UK/check your timezone; we’ll watch the latter half of the series, episodes 4, 5 and 6, which, allowing for breaks, should take about three and a half hours.

The first watchalong will be at the same time on 16 November.

Watchalongs take place in the Allusioverse Discord, so to join that, become a paying member of the Allusioverse via theallusionist.org/donate. Patreon won’t charge you until the start of next month, so if you want to try it out for free to see how you like it then now’s a good time.

Join me and house band Martin Austwick on YouTube, for an hour of relaxing readings from my ever-expanding collection of reference books, and chat to soothe a frazzled mind.

This livestream is open to all, but if you want more of this kind of thing, you can have it if you become a member of the Allusioverse, who get them fortnightly! Join here: theallusionist.org/donate

IRL meetup in Vancouver BC!

We'll hang out at 49th Parallel Coffee, the branch on Main St and 13th; if it's clement enough, we'll sit outside on the patio, if not, we'll try to landgrab the big table that is to the right as you go in.

I’ll be there from 10.30am until 12.30pm on Sunday 20 October 2024, so drop by then, unless you’re hoping to avoid me. Here’s what I look like if you don’t manage to locate me by voice.

We have a beautiful, funny, all-new live show called Souvenirs! About friends to frenemies, strong strong emotions provoked by fonts, and what we leave behind. And it’s on in Oxford on 20 September 2024 at 7.30pm, runtime just over an hour.

Tickets are on sale here, and the venue’s accessibility information is here.

Thanks to Trent Burton of Cosmic Shambles for tourganising.

And thanks to YOU if you can wear a mask to attend this event. Covid is spiking again, and not giving or receiving illnesses is enormously preferable, IMO.

We have a beautiful, funny, all-new live show called Souvenirs! About friends to frenemies, strong strong emotions provoked by fonts, and what we leave behind. And it’s on in Edinburgh, 15 September 2024 at the very civilised time of 5pm (doors 4pm), runtime just over an hour.

Tickets are on sale here.

The venue is the Stand, open to ages 18+ though I’m trying to find out if they’ll allow under-18s too (the show is suitable). Accessibility information is available here.

Thanks to Trent Burton of Cosmic Shambles for tourganising.

And thanks to YOU if you can wear a mask to attend this event. Covid is spiking again, and not giving or receiving illnesses is enormously preferable, IMO.

We have a beautiful, funny, all-new live show called Souvenirs! About friends to frenemies, strong strong emotions provoked by fonts, and what we leave behind. And it’s on in Birmingham, birthplace of Allusionist houseband Martin, on 11 September 2024 at 7.30pm, runtime just over an hour.

The venue is the Midlands Arts Centre and tickets are on sale HERE. Accessibility information is here.

Thanks to Trent Burton of Cosmic Shambles for tourganising.

And thanks to YOU if you can wear a mask to attend this event. Covid is spiking again, and not giving or receiving illnesses is enormously preferable, IMO.

We have a beautiful, funny, all-new live show called Souvenirs! About friends to frenemies, strong strong emotions provoked by fonts, and what we leave behind. And it’s on in London, 7 September 2024 at 4.30pm, runtime just over an hour.

Tickets are on sale here; check out the rest of the London Podcast Festival too.

Kings Place’s accessibility information is here.

Thanks to Trent Burton of Cosmic Shambles for tourganising.

And thanks to YOU if you can wear a mask to attend this event. Covid is spiking again, and not giving or receiving illnesses is enormously preferable, IMO.

We have a beautiful, funny, all-new live show called Souvenirs! About friends to frenemies, strong strong emotions provoked by fonts, and what we leave behind. And it’s on in Bristol on 5 September 2024 at 7.30pm, runtime just over an hour.

Tickets are on sale here.

The venue is the Watershed. Accessibility information is available here.

Thanks to Trent Burton of Cosmic Shambles for tourganising.

And thanks to YOU if you can wear a mask to attend this event. Covid is spiking again, and not giving or receiving illnesses is enormously preferable, IMO.

We have a beautiful, funny, all-new live show called Souvenirs! About friends to frenemies, strong strong emotions provoked by fonts, and what we leave behind. And it’s on in Cambridge (UK one) on 31 August 2024 at 7.30pm, runtime just over an hour.

Tickets are on sale here.

The venue is the Cambridge Junction, open to ages 15+. Accessibility information is available here.

Thanks to Trent Burton of Cosmic Shambles for tourganising.

And thanks to YOU if you can wear a mask to attend this event. Covid is spiking again, and not giving or receiving illnesses is enormously preferable, IMO.

We have a beautiful, funny, all-new live show called Souvenirs! About friends to frenemies, strong strong emotions provoked by fonts, and what we leave behind. And it’s on in Manchester on 29 August 2024 at 7.30pm, runtime just over an hour.

Tickets are on sale here.

The venue is the Contact Theatre; accessibility information is here.

Thanks to Trent Burton of Cosmic Shambles for tourganising.

And thanks to YOU if you can wear a mask to attend this event. Covid is spiking again, and not giving or receiving illnesses is enormously preferable, IMO.

We have a beautiful, funny, all-new live show called Souvenirs! About friends to frenemies, strong strong emotions provoked by fonts, and what we leave behind. And it’s on in Glasgow 26 August 2024 at 8.30pm, runtime just over an hour.

Tickets are on sale here.

The venue is the Stand, open to ages 18+ though I’m trying to find out if they’ll allow under-18s too (the show is suitable). Accessibility information is available here.

Thanks to Trent Burton of Cosmic Shambles for tourganising.

And thanks to YOU if you can wear a mask to attend this event. Covid is spiking again, and not giving or receiving illnesses is enormously preferable, IMO.

We have a beautiful, funny, all-new live show called Souvenirs! About friends to frenemies, strong strong emotions provoked by fonts, and what we leave behind. And it’s on in Newcastle on 25 August 2024 at the very civilised time of 5pm (doors 4pm), runtime just over an hour.

Tickets are on sale here.

The venue is the Stand, open to ages 18+. Accessibility information is available here.

Thanks to Trent Burton of Cosmic Shambles for tourganising.

And thanks to YOU if you can wear a mask to attend this event. Covid is spiking again, and not giving or receiving illnesses is enormously preferable, IMO.

If you're in or near Vancouver BC, let's hang out at Trout Lake! The farmer's market will be on, so we can buy snacks then hang out eating them under the shade of a big tree. I’ll update this post with a more exact location in the park, but I’ll aim for a spot with shade and some proximity to washrooms.

Yes! We get to do some live space-themed Allusionisting under a swirling dome of nebulae! I have hoped and dreamed of this for many years. AND your ticket includes a talk by astronomer Marley Leacock about space words like spaghettification.

There are two showings, so you can choose either to see Marley first or the Allusionist first, then swap around; and either side you can peruse the Space Centre’s exhibits and science demonstrations.

Tickets are on sale HERE. Early bird prices until 28 March.

Note: this event is over-19s only.

Accessibility information about the MacMillan Space Centre is here - flat entrance, elevator inside, wheelchair seating.

Masking is encouraged, because we all love not getting colds, covid and RSV.

Every month or so, Martin and I hold a free get-together for podcasters or wannabe podcasters in the Vancouver BC area. Podcasting can be lonely so it’s nice to hang out with others doing this thing, exchange advice, make friends, and have some snacks and bevs.

This month’s meetup will be at the Strathcona Beer Company at 895 East Hastings St, 6-8pm Thursday 28 March; when you get there, find me and/or Martin, here’s what we look like. It’s free, and you can just turn up, but you might want to sign up for a ticket here to be notified just in case any information about the event changes.

How often do you get a movie with some major linguistic plots? Not often enough! We’re going to watch the 2016 science fiction conlang hit Arrival together in the Allusioverse Discord, on Saturday 17 February 12.30pm PT/3.30pm ET/8.30pm UTC/check your timezone. This is for members of the Allusioverse, and you can become one via theallusionist.org/donate (no payment will be taken till the 1st of the month, so you can try it out for free).

Every month or so, Martin and I hold a free get-together for podcasters or wannabe podcasters in the Vancouver BC area. Podcasting can be lonely so it’s nice to hang out with others doing this thing, exchange advice, make friends, and in this month’s case be at a cafe that is participating in the Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival.

It’s free, and you can just turn up, but you might want to sign up for a ticket here to be notified just in case any information about the event changes.

The show is turning nine years old! To celebrate, join me on YouTube for an hour of fun chat and relaxing readings from dictionaries.

Oh, and if you want more of this sort of thing, become a member of the Allusioverse for fortnightly livestreams.

Informal meetup for podcasters - whether you're a podcaster old or new, or just starting to think about becoming one, come hang out and get advice, emotional and technological support, and the company of your fellow podcasters.

The event is free and all are welcome, but sign up for a free ticket at Eventbrite here so you'll be notified if there are any changes.

We'll commandeer a section of Cheesecake Etc and try to make ourselves obvious, because that place is large and labyrinthine!

Informal meetup for podcasters - whether you're an old hand, new to podcasting, or even just starting to think about taking your first steps, come hang out and get advice, emotional and technological support, and the company of your fellow podcasters.

The event is free and all are welcome, but sign up for a free ticket at Eventbrite here so you'll be notified if there are any changes.

We'll congregate in the outdoor part of Parallel 49; dress accordingly.