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Sarah Roberts. Credit: Raphaël Neal
Sarah Roberts

Sarah Roberts (I)

  • English
  • Stand-up comedian

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Online famous: How comedians became content creators

Transferring the finely-honed art of stand-up comedy into successful online content is no mean feat. Some of the algorithm's favourite faces tell us how they managed it...

Nooruddean Choudry, Rolling Stone, 25th March 2025

Chortle Awards nominees revealed

Nominees have been revealed for the 2025 Chortle Awards. Alma's Not Normal, Bob Mortimer, Inside No. 9 and Rosie Jones are shortlisted in the television categories.

British Comedy Guide, 27th February 2025

Sarah Roberts: "I remember being so scared the whole time"

BBC New Comedy Award finalist and a Rolling Stone's Rising Star of 2024, comedian Sarah Roberts walks us through her tentative first steps into comedy.

Sarah Roberts, Square Mile, 14th February 2025

Sarah Roberts is a scream

Sarah Roberts is a loveable troublemaker, rising through the ranks of British comedy at pace.

Dan Cushnie, Comedy Discussion With Dan Cushnie, 9th February 2025

It'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 2024

Comedy newcomers at the Edinburgh Fringe

Another swathe of newcomers are offloading their fresh material into audience's ears and down towards their funny bones for 2024. Here we give a mere 24 of them a chance to sell us their show in, you guessed it, precisely 24 words.

The List, 2nd August 2024

Fringe accommodation: drunk landlords, blow-up beds and £5k bills

Finding suitable Fringe accommodation can be a challenge. Some of this year's performers share their formative experiences.

Andrew Eaton-Lewis, The Scotsman, 1st August 2024

Fringe Quickies: 214 - Sarah Roberts: Silkworm

"I love Edinburgh Fringe, and I've been up there in some capacity for the last two years."

WJ Quinn, The Quintessential Review, 31st July 2024

EdFringe Talk: Sarah Roberts: Silkworm

"EdFringe is great because it really teaches you to roll with the punches."

Dan Lentell, Get Your Coats On, 29th July 2024

Edinburgh Fringe Q&A: Sarah Roberts

The comedian brings her first show, Silkworm, to Assembly George Square.

Ben Venables, Fest Mag, 26th July 2024

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