Rob Newman
- 60 years old
- British
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
Press clippings Page 5
Comedy review: Rob Newman, Edinburgh
Choosing to shy away from a celebrity status and burrow away on the fringes was the best move he ever made.
Brian Donaldson, The Scotsman, 20th January 2014Comedy review: Rob Newman, The Stand
Comedy with wit, intelligence, linguistic flair, a strong conscience and a fine Ronnie Corbett impression. Hard to say if Robert Newman would want it these days, but this should be heard by arenas full of folk.
Bruce Blacklaw, Edinburgh Evening News, 20th January 2014Critic's choice comedy
Previews of Rob Newman, Robin Ince, Ritzy Crackers, The London Jam and Live at the Chapel.
Time Out, 14th January 2014Rob Newman interview
Rob Newman describes his New Theory of Evolution and the damage Dawkins has done to Darwin.
Steven MacKenzie, The Big Issue, 10th September 2013Rob Newman's rules of the road
Rob Newman's three tips for touring.
Rob Newman, Chortle, 3rd September 2013Review - Rob Newman's New Theory of Evolution
The curious and ambitious mind of Rob Newman has conjured up another live show, which is currently more like a lecture than a comedy show.
Pete Kelly, London Is Funny, 29th May 2013Robert Newman - review
"I know what you're thinking," says Rob Newman, introducing another riff on genetics, social Darwinism and the high-water mark of free-market capitalism: "Rob, if we'd wanted that, we'd go to Jongleurs."
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 23rd May 2013Review - Rob Newman, Little Angel Theatre
This show's not quite rock 'n' roll, but I like it.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 23rd May 2013Comedy gold: Rob Newman's History of Oil
If you lean left already, or can pry your mind open for three quarters of an hour, then this is the place to sample agitcom.
Leo Benedictus, The Guardian, 3rd May 2013Preview: The Week Ahead April 22 - 28
Previews of Rob Newman, Andy Zaltzman and Chris Ramsey.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 22nd April 2013