2015 Edinburgh Fringe
John Robertson - The Dark Room: Symphony of a Floating Head
The world's only live-action videogame remixed with new levels, torments, Darren. Will you: A. Panic? B. Panic more? £1,000 grand prize. ***** (FringeReview.co.uk). ***** (Skinny). ***** (ThreeWeeks). Winner Argus Angel, Brighton Fringe.
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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 2015The unavoidable Lewis Schaffer & the African President
Yesterday, I was talking to critic Kate Copstick and I think we came to the conclusion that, this year at the Edinburgh Fringe, there is no one 'hot' act whom everyone is talking about.
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 17th August 2015John Robertson of The Dark Room answers 10 Edinburgh Fringe Questions
We talk to John Robertson, creator of hit show The Dark Room, now refreshed for a third year at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
British Comedy Guide, 14th August 2015Ten ways to schmooze like a failure
John Robertson's the man with the Abattoir Bar pass.
John Robertson, Chortle, 13th August 2015John 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 2015Fringe: some shows, bridge dangling and romance
My yesterday at the Edinburgh Fringe started with a Danish man playing the bagpipes and ended with a policeman.
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 8th August 2015EdFringe round-up: interactive Fringe shows
My most feared phrase at The Fringe Festival is "audience participation", even if you sit at the back you could still be picked on and asked to become part of the show.
EdinBlogger, 7th August 2015Aussie acts to see at this year's Edinburgh Fringe
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Squirrel Comedy, 3rd August 2015Jo-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 2015Interview 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 2015More details
The inimitable John Robertson returns with all new, reincarnated version of cult Fringe favourite - The Dark Room. Part sequel, part reboot, aaallllll Dark Room!
Taking place in a post-apocalyptic trial to determine the future of mankind, the immersive theatre experience of 1980s text adventures is back! Rising from the ashes of the original Dark Room, the sheer intensity of John Robertson's floating head host returns.....but with blood on his hands and justice on his mind! And cyborg armour!
The world's only live-action videogame has been remixed with new levels, live music, extra torment, video projections, atomic nightmares and brain-bending audience challenges.
Is it a NEW Dark Room? It is! How can you tell, Darren? YOU'RE IN A DARK ROOM! It's a new Dark Room built from the original Dark Room. Part prequel, part sequel, part continuation, part reboot, part Soviet Thought Experiment. The Head was born in a nuclear reactor and humanity will pay. It's the Mad Max of the Fringe!
BUT YOU DON'T HAVE A CLUE...
Why? Because you awoke to find yourself in a DARK ROOM. Again!
For those who played the first one there is much more to discover as well as some classic catch-phrase moments (damn you Hope!). The first Dark Room only ever had two survivors.... this time the stakes are raised and survival will lead to a prize of £1000!
Three years ago, Australian stand-up comedian John Robertson posted a choose-your-own-adventure-game on YouTube, entitled The Dark Room. In the video, the viewer is told that they have woken up in a dark room, and have to find their way out - accompanied by some less-than-helpful suggestions from Robertson, spot lit by a torch under his chin. The various chapters of The Dark Room have been viewed more than 4,000,000 times on YouTube. Nobody has yet made it to the final exit. Online, it has been played in every country on earth, being curiously popular in Germany, France and the U.S. It has been responsible for 70 different death threats from eight different countries.
If this is to be your first visit to the Dark Room....... Mwah hahahaha!
Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 6th Aug 2015 | 20:40 | Underbelly, Cowgate |
| 7th Aug 2015 | 20:40 | Underbelly, Cowgate |
| 8th Aug 2015 | 20:40 | Underbelly, Cowgate |
| 9th Aug 2015 | 20:40 | Underbelly, Cowgate |
| 10th Aug 2015 | 20:40 | Underbelly, Cowgate |
| 11th Aug 2015 | 20:40 | Underbelly, Cowgate |
| 12th Aug 2015 | 20:40 | Underbelly, Cowgate |
| 13th Aug 2015 | 20:40 | Underbelly, Cowgate |
| 14th Aug 2015 | 20:40 | Underbelly, Cowgate |
| 15th Aug 2015 | 20:40 | Underbelly, Cowgate |
| 16th Aug 2015 | 20:40 | Underbelly, Cowgate |
| 17th Aug 2015 | 20:40 | Underbelly, Cowgate |
| 18th Aug 2015 | 20:40 | Underbelly, Cowgate |
| 19th Aug 2015 | 20:40 | Underbelly, Cowgate |
| 20th Aug 2015 | 20:40 | Underbelly, Cowgate |
| 21st Aug 2015 | 20:40 | Underbelly, Cowgate |
| 22nd Aug 2015 | 20:40 | Underbelly, Cowgate |
| 23rd Aug 2015 | 20:40 | Underbelly, Cowgate |
| 24th Aug 2015 | 20:40 | Underbelly, Cowgate |
| 25th Aug 2015 | 20:40 | Underbelly, Cowgate |
| 26th Aug 2015 | 20:40 | Underbelly, Cowgate |
| 27th Aug 2015 | 20:40 | Underbelly, Cowgate |
| 28th Aug 2015 | 20:40 | Underbelly, Cowgate |
| 29th Aug 2015 | 20:40 | Underbelly, Cowgate |
| 30th Aug 2015 | 20:40 | Underbelly, Cowgate |