Mike Rampton | Become a Genius
Sat 25 Apr 2026 | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Do you want to become the world’s greatest clever-clogs? Then this is the event for you! Writer, journalist, and occasional stand-up comedian Mike Rampton joins the festival to share his most hilarious and interesting facts that you don’t learn in school. From how to milk a cow, to the history of the duckbilled platypus, Mike has all the answers in his new book, Become a Genius in a Year!
Ages 7-11.
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Venue: Palmerston Room
Duration: 1 hour
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Author Biography
Mike Rampton is an author and journalist who lives in a very pleasant village near Cambridge. His house is a mess and he’s really tired. His first book for children, There’s No Such Thing As A Silly Question was published in October 2024. He writes regularly for the ipaper, Mental Floss, Kerrang! and anyone else who asks nicely.
