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Rob Rouse
Rob Rouse

Rob Rouse

  • English
  • Actor, writer and stand-up comedian

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The Upstart Crow review at Gielgud Theatre

The stage version of Ben Elton's Shakespeare sitcom is elevated by a fantastic comedy cast.

Tim Bano, The Stage, 18th February 2020

Review: The Upstart Crow (Gielgud Theatre)

Ben Elton's comedy makes the jump from TV screens to the West End stage, starring David Mitchell.

Sarah Crompton, What's On Stage, 18th February 2020

The Upstart Crow review

The prime market for this stage version of the popular TV series will inevitably be those who are already diehard fans of the show and / or the multi-talented David Mitchell, making his belated West End debut. They will not be disappointed.

Philip Fisher, British Theatre Guide, 18th February 2020

Casting announced for Upstart Crow stage show

Gemma Whelan, Helen Monks, Rob Rouse, Steve Speirs and Mark Heap will join David Mitchell in the new stage version of Upstart Crow, which opens in the West End in February.

British Comedy Guide, 26th November 2019

British Comedy Guide's top tips

The British Comedy Guide team selects the best Edinburgh Fringe shows they've seen so far in preview.

British Comedy Guide, 2nd August 2019

Fringe 10x10: ten theatre shows

Our build-up to the Edinburgh Fringe starts here! As always we'll take a look at ten shows in each of ten semi-arbitrary categories to preview what you might expect to see this festival. First up, ten comedy-related shows - in no particular order - that you may overlook as they are in the theatre section of the programme....

Chortle, 8th July 2019

Gilded Balloon adds another 150 Edinburgh Fringe shows

Gilded Balloon has announced another 150 for this year's Edinburgh Fringe.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 17th April 2019

Bath Comedy Festival launches

Bath Comedy Festival has launched its official programme.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 8th March 2019

DVD review: Upstart Crow Series 3

The final episode is surprisingly, beautifully and wonderfully poignant.

Chris Hallam, Chris Hallam's World View, 4th October 2018

TV preview: Upstart Crow, Series Three, BBC2

David Mitchell returns as aspiring playwright/superstar William Shakespeare in Ben Elton's return-to-form sitcom. I say return-to-form with a couple of caveats.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 29th August 2018

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