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John Robins
John Robins

John Robins (I)

  • 42 years old
  • English
  • Writer and stand-up comedian

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Fringe Q&As: John Robins

John Robins discusses battered Mars bars, bagpipes and walking across America with a unicycle.

The Herald, 21st August 2015

John Robins: the boy with the thorn in his side

XFM presenter and comedian John Robins doesn't want to tell Martin Walker about his Edinburgh Festival Fringe show Speakeasy. Instead, they discuss the vibe. Sort of.

Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 3rd August 2015

Eight festival favourites to see at the Fringe 2015

The best Fringe comedy faves playing Edinburgh... again.

Ben Williams, Time Out, 10th July 2015

Edinburgh preview: John Robins

Why do buses turn up in threes? Why does your phone signal always cut out just as a conversation gets interesting? Why isn't John Robins a big star yet?

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 3rd July 2015

Five reasons to see John Robins

West Country storyteller and XFM DJ John Robins has been a circuit favourite for a decade, and he's finally getting the recognition he deserves. Before he hits the big time, here are five things you need to know...

Ben Williams, Time Out, 1st April 2015

John Robins picks his fantasy comedy night

Most comics just pick Richard Pryor and Bill Hicks and be done with it. Not Robins. Read on!

John Robins, London Is Funny, 24th March 2015

Bristol best of 2014: comedy

Best comedy shows performed in Bristol this year. Includes Al Murray, Bridget Christie, Sara Pascoe and John Robins.

Steve Wright, Bristol 24/7, 29th December 2014

Meet the contestants: Heat Three - Cardiff, 2014

This week's New Comedy Award heat was recorded in Cardiff and hosted by John Robins.

BBC Blogs, 26th September 2014

Fringe Q&As: John Robins

John Robins speaks to HeraldScotland about chip shop sauce, work parties and coming across as a self-involved tool.

The Herald, 20th August 2014

John Robins issues hurricane warning

Quick-witted, insightful and with a roguish charm, John Robins is always worth a watch in Edinburgh - and he is back at the Fringe with a new show...

London Is Funny, 29th July 2014

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