2022 Edinburgh Fringe
Rob Auton: The Crowd Show
If not hitting the heights of his previous couple of Fringe hours, Rob Auton proves himself ever-reliable here, with typically thoughtful (and funny!) musings on the nature of people coming together.
The Crowd Show is a comedy/theatre/spoken word show about crowds by award-winning writer, actor and podcaster Rob Auton. The Crowd Show is a show suitable for anybody who wants to be in the crowd for this show. 'A genuine original. Poetical, philosophical, humane, completely charming and funny to boot. (Guardian). 'Makes laughter out of wonder and brings us all together. We need him' (Scotsman). 'Something that'll leave you feeling all warm and fuzzy round the edges' (Herald). 'Brilliant' (Stewart Lee).
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Ivo Graham, Lou Sanders, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Larry Dean - Mark Muldoon's Fringe Diary
Our columnist has been watching Sunil Patel, NZ Taskmaster star Paul Williams, Eryn Tett, Erika Ehler and more.
British Comedy Guide, 22nd August 2022Comedians rejoice at the return of crowds
After lockdowns kept them out of touch with audiences, stand-ups explain their exhilaration at coming together to raise laughs at Edinburgh Fringe.
Rachael Healy, The Guardian, 19th August 2022To the Meadows and Beyond - Si Hawkins' Mid-Fringe Break
It's the traditional interval of the Fringe, and so Si Hawkins takes stock on what he's seen so far.
British Comedy Guide, 15th August 2022Rob Auton on the best and worst of the Edinburgh Fringe
"The youths stole my swimming noodle!"
Rob Auton, Chortle, 13th August 2022Rob Auton illustrated
Rob Auton was just embarking on a typically thoughtful monologue when he broke off to harangue someone in the middle of the front row. "You've got a pad! What are you doing?". Turns out he was being illustrated...
British Comedy Guide, 12th August 2022Rob Auton: The Crowd Show interview
I arranged a chat to find out more about this year's show, and some other things.
Caro Moses, ThreeWeeks, 6th August 2022Tall stories: performers on their wildest Edinburgh moments
Stand-up in a swimming pool, naked tractor driving, heart attacks, heckles, walkouts, rain and an onstage marriage proposal - as the fringe turns 75, this year's performers on the memories that make the festival unique.
Tim Key, Sindhu Vee, Jayde Adams, Flo & Joan, Arthur Smith, Reginald D Hunter, Paul Foot, Tim Crouch, Nina Conti, Simon Munnery, Bilal Zafar, Lou Sanders, Matt Forde, Fascinating Aïda, La Clique, The Guardian, 6th August 2022Top picks: Comedy
Comedy returns to the Fringe with three years' worth of newcomer shows and skilled hours from familiar faces.
Fest Mag, 2nd August 2022Interview with Rob Auton, writer and comedian
Rob Auton returns to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with a brand new show all about crowds.
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 1st August 2022What's On - August Comedy Roundup
With the Fringe back in full swing, here are some of the best debut acts coming to Edinburgh this August - As well as some funny freebies and returning legends.
Polly Glynn, The Skinny, 29th July 2022Fringe Q&A: Rob Auton on exploring crowds and audiences in latest festival show
Rob Auton started writing his latest Edinburgh show all about crowds just a few weeks before they became a (temporary) thing of the past during lockdown.
Ross Crae, The Sunday Post, 29th July 202250 Edinburgh shows picked by a true comedy lover
A bit of a change for our Edinburgh preview feature today. Rather than based on any theme, these are 50 shows chosen by comedy connoisseur Corry Shaw.
Corry Shaw, Chortle, 28th July 2022The 20 best jokes and funniest one-liners from the 2022 Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Stand-up comedians share their funniest gags ahead of the 2022 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
The Telegraph, 25th July 2022Rob Auton interview
The show is about crowd behaviour, community, connection and there's a bit in there about Torquay.
On The Mic, 25th July 2022Edinburgh Fringe 2022: The comedy lineup so far
Here's a small fraction of some of the comedy coming up at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Jamie Dunn, The Skinny, 24th July 2022Stewart Lee's Edinburgh 2022 comedy show recommendations
Stuart Lee has recommended a number of comedy shows to see in Edinburgh this August.
British Comedy Guide, 21st July 2022Performances
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| 3rd Aug 2022 | 14:50 | Assembly George Square Theatre (The Blue Room) |
| 4th Aug 2022 | 14:50 | Assembly George Square Theatre (The Blue Room) |
| 5th Aug 2022 | 14:50 | Assembly George Square Theatre (The Blue Room) |
| 6th Aug 2022 | 14:50 | Assembly George Square Theatre (The Blue Room) |
| 7th Aug 2022 | 14:50 | Assembly George Square Theatre (The Blue Room) |
| 8th Aug 2022 | 14:50 | Assembly George Square Theatre (The Blue Room) |
| 9th Aug 2022 | 14:50 | Assembly George Square Theatre (The Blue Room) |
| 10th Aug 2022 | 14:50 | Assembly George Square Theatre (The Blue Room) |
| 11th Aug 2022 | 14:50 | Assembly George Square Theatre (The Blue Room) |
| 12th Aug 2022 | 14:50 | Assembly George Square Theatre (The Blue Room) |
| 13th Aug 2022 | 14:50 | Assembly George Square Theatre (The Blue Room) |
| 14th Aug 2022 | 14:50 | Assembly George Square Theatre (The Blue Room) |
| 15th Aug 2022 | 14:50 | Assembly George Square Theatre (The Blue Room) |
| 17th Aug 2022 | 14:50 | Assembly George Square Theatre (The Blue Room) |
| 18th Aug 2022 | 14:50 | Assembly George Square Theatre (The Blue Room) |
| 19th Aug 2022 | 14:50 | Assembly George Square Theatre (The Blue Room) |
| 20th Aug 2022 | 14:50 | Assembly George Square Theatre (The Blue Room) |
| 21st Aug 2022 | 14:50 | Assembly George Square Theatre (The Blue Room) |
| 22nd Aug 2022 | 14:50 | Assembly George Square Theatre (The Blue Room) |
| 23rd Aug 2022 | 14:50 | Assembly George Square Theatre (The Blue Room) |
| 24th Aug 2022 | 14:50 | Assembly George Square Theatre (The Blue Room) |
| 25th Aug 2022 | 14:50 | Assembly George Square Theatre (The Blue Room) |
| 26th Aug 2022 | 14:50 | Assembly George Square Theatre (The Blue Room) |
| 27th Aug 2022 | 14:50 | Assembly George Square Theatre (The Blue Room) |
| 28th Aug 2022 | 14:50 | Assembly George Square Theatre (The Blue Room) |
| 29th Aug 2022 | 14:50 | Assembly George Square Theatre (The Blue Room) |