2015 Edinburgh Fringe

John Robertson: Let's Redecorate!

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319: The Stand Comedy Club 5 and 6

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It's 2:50pm in the afternoon! Get your fill of S/M, dead people and the sound of God laughing from John Robertson, whose ongoing nervous breakdown continues to a be an excellent source of career revenue. 'His material is edgy, intelligent and smoothly-delivered' (Age). 'A manic and quick-witted revelation' (Scotsman). ***** (Skinny). ***** (FringeReview.co.uk). **** (List). **** (Chortle.co.uk).

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How comics are starting talk on mental illness (Link expired)

A number of shows - both poignant and funny - deal with mental health issues at this year's Edinburgh Fringe. Siobhan Smith talked to four comedians and performers - Felicity Ward, Fern Brady, John Robertson and Pierre Novellie - about how they're trying to raise awareness, and why comedians seem to be more susceptible than most to mental illness.

Siobhan Smith, WOW247, 27th August 2015

Crimes Against Comedy

In this exclusive photoshoot, some of the comedians at the Fringe reveal what their final gig request would be.

British Comedy Guide, 27th August 2015

John Robertson answers 10 Edinburgh Fringe Questions

Comic John Robertson talks about his new show dedicated to his best friend, who died last year.

British Comedy Guide, 14th August 2015

Ten ways to schmooze like a failure

John Robertson's the man with the Abattoir Bar pass.

John Robertson, Chortle, 13th August 2015

John Robertson: only normal people I've met are idiots (Link expired)

Australian stand-up comic, part-time floating head and live action video game John Robertson discusses the personal aspect of his Fringe show and the importance of discussing mental illness in comedy.

John Robertson, WOW247, 9th August 2015

Aussie acts to see at this year's Edinburgh Fringe

To all the lucky people in Edinburgh during August, let us tempt you with the following list of shows to add to your schedule.

Squirrel Comedy, 3rd August 2015

Jo-Jo Bellini and John Robertson interview

Tasked with interviewing comedians Jo-Jo Bellini and John Robertson ahead of their Fringe shows, Fred Fletch used the opportunity to take them on a double-date to a sex club. Obviously. WARNING: Contains scenes most will find distressing.

Fred Fletch, The Skinny, 31st July 2015

Interview with John Robertson

We caught up with John Robertston to talk about his two shows he's taking to the Fringe, including the internet and Fringe classic, The Dark Room.

The Angry Microwave, 16th July 2015

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Freewheeling Overlord of the spontaneous with a penchant for S&M the infectiously unnerving John Robertson, is returning all guns blazing to Fringe with Let's Redecorate: an all new solo show underpinned by the manic sound of God's laughter and dexterously laced with whatever else his twisted comic brilliance brings to mind.

This year, the stream-of-consciousness beast goes darker than ever, but he'll be smiling like a maniac, as always.

John has heard the sound of God laughing. God's jokes are mysterious, but when a punchline hits, people end up dead.

John's problem?

His best friend suicided last year. Is suicided a word? It is now? Gonna argue with a man who's best friend just did it? Thought not.

Also, thanks to a transatlantic phone call, John contributed to saving the life of a suicidal pedophile who then went on to steal an aeroplane. That's almost a side-plot in Breaking Bad. Except it's true.

Can John make these things funny at 2:50pm in the afternoon?

Of course he can. It's funny now. God's idea of funny. Ha ha ha. You can see why Jesus died.

Let's Redecorate proves that creator of cult hit The Dark Room John Robertson's ongoing neurasthenia is still an excellent source of career revenue. Sit down, strap in and prepare to traverse topics as seemingly unrelated, yet masterly interweaved, as bondage (mention 50 shades for a free punch in the face), throwing marshmallows, the providence of dwarves and dead people. There is an extra vicious hamster loose in John Robertson's mental wheel - a performer whose pizza is not short of a pepperoni and comes over laden with delicious brain meat.

John's last solo show at the Stand in 2014 sold out night after night. This show is part-scripted, part improvised stand up in the vein of master randomists like Ross Noble and Stan Freberg (call yourself a comedy fan? Look Stan up!) The only thing we can tell you with certainty is that it will be totally original and VERY John Robertson.

Performances

Date Time Venue
5th Aug 2015 14:50 The Stand Comedy Club 5 and 6
7th Aug 2015 14:50 The Stand Comedy Club 5 and 6
8th Aug 2015 14:50 The Stand Comedy Club 5 and 6
9th Aug 2015 14:50 The Stand Comedy Club 5 and 6
10th Aug 2015 14:50 The Stand Comedy Club 5 and 6
11th Aug 2015 14:50 The Stand Comedy Club 5 and 6
12th Aug 2015 14:50 The Stand Comedy Club 5 and 6
13th Aug 2015 14:50 The Stand Comedy Club 5 and 6
14th Aug 2015 14:50 The Stand Comedy Club 5 and 6
15th Aug 2015 14:50 The Stand Comedy Club 5 and 6
16th Aug 2015 14:50 The Stand Comedy Club 5 and 6
18th Aug 2015 14:50 The Stand Comedy Club 5 and 6
19th Aug 2015 14:50 The Stand Comedy Club 5 and 6
20th Aug 2015 14:50 The Stand Comedy Club 5 and 6
21st Aug 2015 14:50 The Stand Comedy Club 5 and 6
22nd Aug 2015 14:50 The Stand Comedy Club 5 and 6
23rd Aug 2015 14:50 The Stand Comedy Club 5 and 6
24th Aug 2015 14:50 The Stand Comedy Club 5 and 6
25th Aug 2015 14:50 The Stand Comedy Club 5 and 6
26th Aug 2015 14:50 The Stand Comedy Club 5 and 6
27th Aug 2015 14:50 The Stand Comedy Club 5 and 6
28th Aug 2015 14:50 The Stand Comedy Club 5 and 6
29th Aug 2015 14:50 The Stand Comedy Club 5 and 6
30th Aug 2015 14:50 The Stand Comedy Club 5 and 6

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