2017 Edinburgh Fringe
John Robins: The Darkness of Robins
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John Robins bares his soul in this deeply personal show about the break-up of his relationship. It's mesmerising, heartfelt and touching, but - thanks to brilliant writing - manages to deliver huge laughs too. A must see.
Guilt! Shame! Regret! Stand-up comedian, vibe magnet and London's saddest DJ yells into a well for 55 minutes. The Elis James and John Robins Show on Radio X has gained cult status for their beta male badinage, unproduceable riffing and willingness to discuss mental health with an upbeat, lyrical voice. Robins is one of the most exciting comic voices at the Fringe. In The Darkness Of Robins he reflects on love, loss, and laments the injustice that you can't break up with yourself. 'An exemplary slice of comic rage' (Chortle.co.uk).
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Best reviewed Edinburgh Fringe shows 2017
A list of the best reviewed comedy shows at the 2017 Edinburgh Festival. The list includes Hannah Gadsby, Phil Nichol, Tom Ballard, Mat Ewins, Sarah Kendall and Larry Dean.
British Comedy Guide, 4th September 2017Edinburgh Comedy Award winners 2017
The results of the Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2017.
British Comedy Guide, 26th August 2017Laugh Out London's Edinburgh Fringe comedy awards 2017
It's that time again. The fringe is almost over. The pubs of Edinburgh can go back to being pubs, Lee Nelson's face can stop blocking the view of Edinburgh Castle and the Edinburgh recycling plant will be busy turning flyers into mulch. So without further a do lets give out the least prestigious awards of the year, the Laugh Out London Comedy awards (or the LOLies)...
Laugh Out London, 25th August 2017Edinburgh Comedy Awards shortlist 2017
The nominations for the Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2017 have been announced.
British Comedy Guide, 23rd August 2017Edinburgh Fringe Golf result
The winner of this year's Mackenzie Taylor Memorial Cup is Edinburgh resident and comedian Jim Park.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 22nd August 2017Interview: John Robins @ Edinburgh Festival Fringe
He is taking The Darkness Of Robins on the road early next year.
Ben Tipple, Ticketmaster, 18th August 2017Elis James & John Robins star in adult colouring book
Comedians Elis James and John Robins have become the subject of a new adult colouring-in book.
Chortle, 7th August 2017What's On London's Edinburgh Fringe preview
With the Edinburgh Festival Fringe - the world's largest arts event - officially starting today, we decided to follow the Highland herd and put together a list of the comedy shows we're most looking forward to seeing this month and then subsequently in London.
Ian Cater, What's On London, 4th August 2017Fringe 2017: Top acts choose their comedy picks
Comedy stars pick their favourites.
Alice Jones, i Newspaper, 2nd August 2017John Robins recalls his Unforgettable Five gigs
'I've been asked to perform in a toilet'
John Robins, Chortle, 1st August 2017John Robins: The Darkness of Robins, Edinburgh preview
In the third of our Edinburgh Fringe previews, Ian Cater speaks to comedian, broadcaster and Queen fanatic John Robins about recovering from post-breakup despair to find humour in his painful and funny new show, The Darkness of Robins.
Ian Cater, What's On London, 1st August 2017John Robins: The Darkness of Robins preview
Listeners to John Robins' Radio X show with Elis James will be familiar with his regular feature, The Shame Well, in which he absolves people of humiliating memories they've carried with them for years.
Jay Richardson, Edinburgh Festivals, 1st August 2017Stand-out stand-ups at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Here are a handful of 2017's anticipated acts.
Malay Online, 30th July 2017Who to see at Edinburgh Fringe 2017
Want to catch the show everyone's talking about this Edinburgh Fringe?
Harriet Flook, The Mirror, 20th July 2017Edinburgh 10x10: 3. All pod's children
Here are ten shows from comedians who've built up their fan base with podcasts - some are taping new episodes in Edinburgh, others doing their stand-up shows, and some are doing both.
Chortle, 19th July 2017Review: John Robins, Latitude 2017
Despite the bravado and rage this half hour sadcom ends on a plaintive, poignant note.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 16th July 2017John Robins: Edinburgh Fringe 2017 interview
I am sharing a flat with George Egg, Matt Ewins and George Rigden.
Laugh Out London, 6th July 201726 stand-up comedy recommendations
Unsure what comedy shows to see at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2017? Don't panic! Once again, Laugh Out London has it covered.
Laugh Out London, 26th June 2017Laugh a minute: Edinburgh festival's 2017 comedy lineup
Sara Pascoe looks at life after a breakup, Trygve Wakenshaw brings his baby on stage, and Alexei Sayle, Ruby Wax and talkshow king Craig Ferguson all return to the fringe this year.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 8th June 2017Performances
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