John Robins (I)
- 42 years old
- English
- Writer and stand-up comedian
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John Robins: 'I'm a sober guy performing a drunkard's tour schedule'
As he tours an acclaimed show about his alcoholism, the comedian talks to Dominic Maxwell about facing up to his post-gig routine of more than six pints a night.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 16th November 2023John Robins: Howl review
His willingness to share this turmoil and hopeful resolution makes Howl an affecting and powerful show. And yes, sometimes howlingly funny too - but that's only a part of it.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 3rd November 2023John Robins review
The Edinburgh Comedy Award winner insists that happiness isn't worth striving for in a set about stoicism, sobriety and slotted spoons.
Jay Richardson, The List, 31st October 2023John Robins review
Robins shows us, like no other comedian can, that sorrow is just as much a part of joy as happiness.
Chloe Melvin, Redbrick, 26th October 2023John Robins: Howl review
Addiction, death and top-class comedy.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 6th October 2023John Robins: Howl review
Heartfelt two-act show revels in the manic, painful and sometimes amusing fallout of recovering from alcoholism.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 6th October 2023The Skewer wins at British Podcast Awards 2023
The Skewer, The Alan Partridge Podcast and Bang On It were the winners in the Comedy category at the British Podcast Awards 2023.
British Comedy Guide, 29th September 2023John Robins: "To my male comedy colleagues: There are men in our industry raping women and it has to stop"
In the light of recent allegations against Russell Brand, Metro are re-sharing this article from 2020 by John Robins.
John Robins, Metro, 18th September 2023Sara Pascoe on why she'll never do the Edinburgh Fringe again
And how she cried when her ex's show was a success.
Chortle, 14th September 2023