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Marjolein Robertson
Marjolein Robertson

Marjolein Robertson

  • Scottish
  • Actor and stand-up comedian

Press clippings

Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award shortlist 2025

Craig Hill, Kim Blythe, Marjolein Robertson, Paul Black, Rosco McClelland, Scott Agnew and Viv Gee are nominated for the Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award 2025.

British Comedy Guide, 13th March 2025

Pleasance and Stand announce more Fringe 2025 acts

The Pleasance and The Stand have unveiled a new batch of Edinburgh Fringe shows, ahead of the official festival box office opening tomorrow.

Chortle, 11th March 2025

My Shetland: Marjolein Robertson on Mirrie Dancers, sassermaet and her connection to home

The multi-award-winning comedian is known for weaving Shetland folk tales into her storytelling, and here she tells the P&J what she loves most about her home.

Lauren Taylor, Aberdeen Press and Journal, 1st March 2025

Marjolein Robertson publishes Marj stand-up special

Marjolein Robertson has released her first stand-up special, via YouTube. Marj intertwines stand-up routines and a magical folktale to reveal a story of domestic abuse.

British Comedy Guide, 2nd February 2025

Comedy Central Live returning to television in 2025

Comedy Central Live is returning to linear television next year, with sets from Chris McCausland, Judi Love and Edinburgh Comedy Award-winner Amy Gledhill among others.

British Comedy Guide, 23rd December 2024

Marjolein Robertson announces O tour

Marjolein Robertson is to tour her award-nominated stand-up show O in 2025.

British Comedy Guide, 29th November 2024

Richard Gadd tops The List magazine's Hot 100

Richard Gadd has been placed in the top spot of The List's Hot 100, a rundown of people who have made a mark on Scotland's cultural scene over the last 12 months. Other comics to appear in the list include Susie McCabe, Ashley Storrie and Ray Bradshaw.

British Comedy Guide, 28th November 2024

Sean Lock Comedy Award 2024 review

It's an impossible task, of course, finding the next Sean Lock. But while he is inimitable, kudos to Channel 4 for keeping his spirit alive with their award highlighting comedians who strive to be off-the-wall but maintain a broad appeal.

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 23rd October 2024

Edinburgh Fringe show with graphic period detail is actually causing men to faint

"We've had three men faint at shows and another nine people leave," says Marjolein Robertson.

Kitty Chrisp, Metro, 18th August 2024

NextUp's Biggest Award in Comedy announces nominees

Twenty Edinburgh Fringe shows have been longlisted for streaming platform NextUp's Biggest Award in Comedy.

British Comedy Guide, 14th August 2024

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