British Comedy Guide

2016 Edinburgh Fringe

John-Luke Roberts Builds a Monster

  • Comedy (stand-up)
  • 6:55pm (55 mins)
  • 6-9, 11-16, 18-23 & 25-28 Aug 2016
  • The Voodoo Rooms
  • Free
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68: The Voodoo Rooms

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A thoughtful idiot builds a monstrous show for your entertainment. A monster in progress from the creator of Stnad-Up and Stdad-Up, co-creator of the Alternative Comedy Memorial Society, and co-writer of Robert Lyndsay and Maureen Lipman's sitcom Bull. Trained by Philippe Gaulier. 'Intelligent, precise and deadly funny' **** (Chortle.co.uk). 'Brilliant' (Independent). 'Stretches the boundaries of the form with a childlike glee' (Guardian). 'John-Luke Roberts. Funny as f*ck and clever? Sure. But he is also a dick. I'd bottle him all up' (Tony Law).

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75 killer jokes and one-liners from the Fringe (Link expired)

Here's a whopping 75 gags, jokes and observations from this year's festival. If you didn't like the last one, move on the next.

WOW247, 24th August 2016

Interview: John-Luke Roberts - Builds a Monster

John-Luke Roberts interview.

Rosie Gillott, Fresh Air, 20th August 2016

Edinburgh Fringe | 2016 John-Luke Roberts

A thoughtful idiot builds a monstrous show for your entertainment. A monster in progress from the creator of Stnad-Up and Stdad-Up, co-creator of the Alternative Comedy Memorial Society, and co-writer of Robert Lyndsay and Maureen Lipman's sitcom Bull.

The New Current, 4th August 2016

John-Luke Roberts: Edinburgh Fringe 2016 interview

John-Luke Robert's 2015 show about his dead father was a sublime mix of silliness, sadness and balloons that showcased his new found clowning abilities, allowing his surreal imagination to blossom. This year he's building a monster. A metaphorical one or literal? We shall see.

Laugh Out London, 22nd July 2016

Five free comedy shows to see at the Fringe (Link expired)

We all know how it is at the Fringe - there may be hundreds of shows you want to see, but it gets a bit heavy on the wallet. The free Fringe circuit exists to show you can have top quality entertainment without paying through the nose - here are some of the things we're looking forward to from this year's programme.

Niki Boyle, WOW247, 11th July 2016

15 free comedy recommendations for Fringe 2016

With the EU referendum making the pound near worthless, all shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2016 may in fact be free this year.

Laugh Out London, 28th June 2016

Performances

Date Time Venue
6th Aug 2016 18:55 The Voodoo Rooms
7th Aug 2016 18:55 The Voodoo Rooms
8th Aug 2016 18:55 The Voodoo Rooms
9th Aug 2016 18:55 The Voodoo Rooms
11th Aug 2016 18:55 The Voodoo Rooms
12th Aug 2016 18:55 The Voodoo Rooms
13th Aug 2016 18:55 The Voodoo Rooms
14th Aug 2016 18:55 The Voodoo Rooms
15th Aug 2016 18:55 The Voodoo Rooms
16th Aug 2016 18:55 The Voodoo Rooms
18th Aug 2016 18:55 The Voodoo Rooms
19th Aug 2016 18:55 The Voodoo Rooms
20th Aug 2016 18:55 The Voodoo Rooms
21st Aug 2016 18:55 The Voodoo Rooms
22nd Aug 2016 18:55 The Voodoo Rooms
23rd Aug 2016 18:55 The Voodoo Rooms
25th Aug 2016 18:55 The Voodoo Rooms
26th Aug 2016 18:55 The Voodoo Rooms
27th Aug 2016 18:55 The Voodoo Rooms
28th Aug 2016 18:55 The Voodoo Rooms

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