Not stand-up from Thomas, but a talk about his career, both in comedy and as a political activist, and how the two form a common thread. Beginning with three early experinces that shaped his attitude to life. Realising the power of getting a laugh, seeing how a stage drama had the power to change views, and becoming aware of the power of collective action in forcing change.
So this talk is often politic, but often funny too. He takes us through some of the highlights of his activist activites, and the prolific use of absurdism to bith confuse and defy those in authority. How he learned to adjust tactics to suit the tagets identified, to have purpose in protest. That effective action is communal, cooperative, based on solidarity with those being affected by the injustices being fought. And that the despicable criminalisation of Palestine Action, a legitimate protestt grouo against genocide, is going to be fought and fought.
Hilarious, inspiring, smart and informative. With one final message - fuck 'em.
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