Obie
- Scottish
- Stand-up comedian
Press clippings
Fringe comedian 'pretends to cry' as he mocks fellow performers with 'nobody turning up'
John O'Brien, who goes by Obie when he's on stage, pretended to cry as he mocked those claiming nobody turned up to their show. Filming the skit during one of his shows, he pans the camera round to reveal only a few empty seats.
Lee Dalgetty, Edinburgh Live, 10th August 2023Scottish Comedy Festival preview
Line-up announced for the festival that reminds folks there's Scottish talent at the Fringe too.
Robert Peacock, The Wee Review, 14th July 2018Cobie Smulders & Jessica Hynes star in Songbird
Filming is under way on Songbird, a new British comedy film about the lead singer of an indie rock band who goes back to university. Cobie Smulders and Jessica Hynes lead the cast.
British Comedy Guide, 15th January 2017