2023 Edinburgh Fringe
Robin Ince - MELONS: A Love Letter to Stand-Up Comedy
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7: The Stand's New Town Theatre
Room: Studio
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Melons is an uplifting deep dive into Robin Ince's influences, why he fell in love with comedy and the many, many gig anecdotes he has amassed over the years. An joyful hour of positivity and a celebration of comedy itself.
Robin's first solo show was a disaster, but a disaster that ended with him punching a melon with Vernon Kay's face drawn on it before singing Mustang Sally (still no cruise ship bookings). Despite this, actually, because of this, Robin ended up playing to arenas with Professor Brian Cox. This is the story of how he fell in love with comedy thanks to The Goodies and Rik Mayall and how after 30 years he started to find his voice. Winner: Rose D'Or, Sony Gold and The Arthur C Clarke Award.
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"I have been preparing myself for a possible melon shortage as much has changed since my last melon onslaught in 2004".
Caroline Whitham, Edinburgh Festivals, 17th July 2023EdFringe Talk: Robin Ince - MELONS: A Love Letter to Stand-Up Comedy
"It was in 2004 that, while punching a melon, I realised the direction I should be going in and that has led to a Rose d'or, a Sony Gold AND two wins on Pointless Celebrities."
Dan Lentell, Get Your Coats On, 10th July 2023Robin Ince on the vital failure of his Edinburgh festival debut
Nineteen years since his first fringe solo show, the comedian returns to riff on punching melons - but this time with a hard-won happiness.
Robin Ince, The Guardian, 15th June 2023Performances
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| 2nd Aug 2023 | 20:35 | The Stand's New Town Theatre (Studio) |
| 3rd Aug 2023 | 20:35 | The Stand's New Town Theatre (Studio) |
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| 10th Aug 2023 | 20:35 | The Stand's New Town Theatre (Studio) |
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