Rob Auton
- Actor, stand-up comedian and writer
Press clippings
Rob Auton: The Eyes Open And Shut Show review
Auton - with the soul of a poet - is funny, self-deprecating, eager to please and brimful of hope.
Giles Broadbent, The Spy In The Stalls, 2nd February 2025Rob Auton: The Eyes Open And Shut Show review
The Yorkshireman's half-banal half-profound ruminations on the subject of sight won me over.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 2nd February 2025The best live comedy of 2025: shows to book now
From the whimsy of Atsuko Okatsuka to a proper tour for Jazz Emu's Knight Fever, our expert selects the hottest tickets of the year.
Tristram Fane Saunders, The Telegraph, 4th January 2025Rob Auton 'mood piece' The Time Show now on YouTube
The Time Show, a stand-up special/"mood piece" from Rob Auton, is now available to watch on YouTube.
British Comedy Guide, 15th December 2024Alan Partridge wins at British Podcast Awards 2024
From The Oasthouse, the Alan Partridge podcast voiced by Steve Coogan, has won the Gold Award in the Comedy category at the British Podcast Awards.
British Comedy Guide, 27th September 2024It's the way they sell 'em: stand-ups across UK turn to merchandise for extra cash
Edinburgh Fringe acts and theatres are taking a cue from the music business with the sale of branded items to boost profits.
Rachael Healy, The Observer, 1st September 2024Rob Auton's Festival Mixtape
Featuring Elbow, Chic, Gruff Rhys and more.
Rob Auton, Fest Mag, 27th July 2024Rob Auton to tour his 11th show in 2025
Rob Auton: The Eyes Open and Shut Show will tour between January and April 2025.
British Comedy Guide, 26th July 2024Edinburgh Fringe Preview 2024 - Part Seven
Comics that deserve your love.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 25th July 2024Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024: 18 stand-up comedy shows
With hundreds of Edinburgh Festival Fringe shows to choose from, we will be picking out the acts we think you should see this year, starting with the best stand-up comedians.
Kevin Quinn, Edinburgh Evening News, 8th June 2024