Alastair Roberts
- Actor
Press clippings
Starstruck stars Emma Sidi and Al Roberts announce pregnancy
Starstruck stars Emma Sidi and Al Roberts are having a baby. The married couple, whose characters also wed in Rose Matafeo's BBC Three sitcom, announced the news on social media, accompanying the release of a Christmas album from Roberts' sketch trio, Sheeps.
British Comedy Guide, 23rd December 2024Tim Harding's comedy diary
I have a soft spot for the kind of productions that appear at this time of year: often loose, slightly boozy festive offerings that only make sense in an end-of-term context.
Tim Harding, Chortle, 20th December 2024Comfort and joy! Merry gentlemen Sheeps deliver the ultimate Christmas album
With A Very Sheeps Christmas, featuring songs such as "Hoo Hoo Daddy X", the comic trio and guests including Rose Matafeo pastiche all manner of festive tunes.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 10th December 2024Jazz Emu announces visual concept album Ego Death
Comedy musician Jazz Emu is releasing a "hubristic" visual concept album, a "self-indulgent" 30-minute music film featuring a host of comic talent, including Harry Enfield, Alex Horne, Al Roberts, Charly Clive, Ellen Robertson, Phil Dunning, Ed Jones and Will Hislop.
British Comedy Guide, 22nd November 2024Everyone Else Burns, Series 2 review
This brilliant doomsday show might just save the sitcom.
Rachel Aroesti, The Guardian, 17th October 2024Happy Ewe-ltide! Sketch trio Sheeps to release a Christmas album
Sketch group Sheeps have recorded a Christmas album, with the aid of several of the big-name comedy friends. Ghosts stars Lolly Adefope and Charlotte Ritchie, Stath Lets Flats creator Jamie Demetriou and Starstruck's Rose Matafeo and Emma Sidi are among those singing on A Very Sheeps Christmas.
Chortle, 7th October 2024Interview: Sheeps
Liam Williams, Daran Johnson and Al Roberts discuss friendship, living together and living apart.
Craig Angus, Fest Mag, 28th July 2024Edinburgh Fringe 2024: From Hannah Gadsby's return to two Gwyneth musicals, our ultimate guide to what to see
With more than 3,500 shows, the world's biggest arts festival is back at full power. But what's worth running up and down the Royal Mile for? Tim Bano picks the best theatre and comedy to see.
Tim Bano, The Independent, 20th July 2024Fringe 2024 Best Comedy: Here are 13 must-see comedy shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe
With thousands of shows to choose from it can be hard to decide what to book at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe - we have some ideas for you.
David Hepburn, The Scotsman, 16th July 2024Comedy trio Sheeps on the freedom of Edinburgh fringe
The cult heroes are back with their 'best sketches ever'. After success with Ladhood, Stath Lets Flats and Parlement, are they still hoping for that elusive Sheeps TV series?
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 3rd July 2024