Dr Jimmy: First Steps Into the Gay-niverse | EdFringe 26 | James Lyon | Episode 586

from The Martin Talk Show · host Martin Colton

What happens when queer identity collides with quantum physics?In Episode 586 of The Martin Talk Show, Martin meets James Lyon, creator and performer of *Dr Jimmy: First Steps Into the Gay-niverse*.Dr Jimmy is on a mission to discover the ultimate Theory of Everything—or become the first gay man to win a Nobel Prize in Physics. Combining science, queer comedy and existential questions, James takes audiences on a brilliantly inventive journey through the Gay-niverse.Martin and James discuss the inspiration behind the show, making complex science entertaining and using comedy to explore identity in an entirely original way.Recorded at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026 as Martin continues his question quest—discovering the stories behind the stories and seeing where each conversation leads.Official show information: [Edinburgh Festival Fringe](https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/dr-jimmy-first-steps-into-the-gay-niverse)Find out more: https://www.themartintalkshow.com#DrJimmy #EdFringe2026 #TheMartinTalkShow

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