John Robins (I)
- 42 years old
- English
- Writer and stand-up comedian
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'I almost died. Just kidding! I only broke my leg': comedians share their Edinburgh fringe horror stories
'I almost died. Just kidding! I only broke my leg': comedians share their Edinburgh fringe horror stories. The fringe can take its toll, but it's all good material, right? Whether it's pukey kisses, sleeping through a gig, or politician-induced paranoia, Ed Byrne, Paul Sinha, Olga Koch et al have lived to tell the tale. Plus! Ten shows to see this year.
The Guardian, 5th August 2023Joe Angella's Comedy Choices for Edfringe 2023
Here is my no-nonsense list of shows to see in the "comedy" category at Ed Fringe.
Joe Angella, Fringe Review, 3rd August 2023Fringe 2023: 5 work in progress shows featuring big name comedians including John Robins
One of the pleasures of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe is seeing big names perform in tiny venues.
David Hepburn, The Scotsman, 31st July 2023The 50 best shows to see at the Edinburgh Festivals 2023
From theatre to comedy, and opera to dance and art, our critics pick the essential performances to look out for this year in Edinburgh.
Dominic Cavendish Tristram Fane Saunders, Nicholas Kenyon, Mark Monahan and Alastair Sooke, The Telegraph, 25th July 2023Edinburgh Festival 2023: the best theatre and comedy to book
Our critics pick 20 of the must-see shows for those travelling north of the border for the world's biggest this summer.
Bruce Dessau & Tim Bano, Evening Standard, 24th July 2023Edinburgh festival 2023: 50 shows to see
Cracking comedy, an eclectic mix of theatre - and aerial dance in an ice rink. Our critics share their picks for the August arts extravaganza.
Brian Logan, Arifa Akbar and Lyndsey Winship, The Guardian, 5th July 2023Review: David O'Doherty & others, Bristol Comedy Garden
Also featuring John Robins, Ray Badran, Celya AB and Bridget Christie.
Ella Calland, Bristol 24/7, 17th June 20235 Edinburgh Comedy Award winners returning to Scotland's capital in August
This week saw the release of the programme for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe - with a huge 3,013 shows to choose from.
David Hepburn, The Scotsman, 14th June 2023John Robins reveals struggle with alcohol
After realising he needed help, he attended a 12-step recovery programme and has not drunk alcohol since.
BBC, 8th June 2023Twenty must-see comedy and variety shows at Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2023
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe runs annually in August in the Scottish capital, with comedy fans spoilt for choice for just over three weeks each time.
Jill Robinson, The Sun, 2nd June 2023