Rob Kemp
- Actor and stand-up comedian
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Review - The Elvis Dead: Rob Kemp
Kemp is incredible. This is a concert mixing horror, drama, comedy, the active deconstruction of the stage's third wall, as well as so many brilliant and hilarious props and make up changes that it is actually spellbinding.
Victoria Nangle, The Latest, 9th May 2018Interview: Rob Kemp
Rob Kemp's show Elvis Dead was the breakout underground success of last year's Edinburgh Fringe, gathering a nomination for Best Newcomer in the Edinburgh Awards, winning accolades and rave reviews, celebrity fans and more. He speaks with Victoria Nangle about it all.
Victoria Nangle, The Latest, 23rd April 2018Chortle Awards 2018 results
The results of the Chortle Awards 2018 have been revealed.
British Comedy Guide, 19th March 2018The Greatest 50 Films In 50 Sketches - gig review
Forget the Oscars, THE biggest cinema-based event last night was surely The Greatest 50 Films In 50 Sketches, an assembly of acts penning bespoke five-minute routines based on a crowdsource list of the best movies of all time.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 5th March 2018Rob Kemp interview
I tend not to drink before a show, and avoid dairy where I can - not easy for a tea-fiend.
Sarah Slack, ESP Magazine, 2nd March 2018Chortle Awards 2018 nominees
The nominees for the Chortle Awards 2018 have been announced. Mat Ewins, Hannah Gadsby, John Kearns and Joseph Morpurgo are up for Best Show.
British Comedy Guide, 7th February 2018The 10 most memorable comedy gigs of 2017
Every year, I see more than 300 gigs as Chortle's editor and chief reviewer. Here's my personal round-up of the ten most memorable of 2017. Not necessarily the best - though that's a good metric - but the performances that will stay with me.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 29th December 2017Best of 2017: comedy
The shows that have stayed with me.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 28th December 2017Midlands Comedy Awards 2017 results
The results of the Midlands Comedy Awards 2017 have been announced. Rob Kemp took home three awards, whilst other winners included Joe Lycett, Barry Dodds and promoter Spiky Mike.
British Comedy Guide, 4th December 2017Preview: The Elvis Dead
Every now and then, an idea strikes that seems extremely absurd, and yet at the same time bizarrely fitting. With this being the case, the only logical thing to do is don a jumpsuit (blue and brown, naturally) and sing your way through as much of the plot of The Evil Dead 2 as you can in an hour.
Bristol 24/7, 23rd November 2017