Bob Slayer
Bob Slayer

Bob Slayer

  • Stand-up comedian

Press clippings

Edinburgh venue The Blundabus in danger of missing Fringe

Edinburgh Fringe venue The Blundabus, run (and driven) by Bob Slayer, is in danger of missing this year's Festival.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 1st April 2022

Fringe could become a 'playground for the privileged'

Grass-roots promoters are demanding an overhaul of the Fringe to end the "exploitation" of venue workers and ensure it is properly regulated for the first time.

Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman, 10th August 2019

Fringe 10x10: Ten great titles

Puns ahoy!

Chortle, 12th July 2019

When it comes to sequin-clad power pop, count me in

My first Wild Card Wednesday certainly lived up to its name, with what must be one of the most hilarious and uplifting responses to the #MeToo movement.

Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman, 10th August 2018

Catch the best of the Fringe in advance - in Berlin

Berlin is playing host to a season of Edinburgh preview shows this summer.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 15th June 2018

Live Review: The Battle for Icetopia

The whole enterprise, produced by Alex Hardy and written and directed by Adam Larter has a wonderful "We can't believe we are doing this" atmosphere. It is a glorious triumph of collaborative effort.

Claire Smith, Beyond The Joke, 15th October 2017

Review: Tony Law and Friends in the Battle For Icetopia

It's a big, bold and fun show, and a step into territory that most comedians would literally fear to tread. It's reassuring to know that a pulse still beats in the live comedy world away from the weekly treadmill of the clubs.

Paul Fleckney, Chortle, 15th October 2017

Who is the unsung hero of the Fringe and why?

Some people are just about to get a little less unsung...

Chortle, 25th August 2017

Comedy bus is just the ticket at the Fringe

A comedian stumbled upon a career as a promoter and that is taking him to festivals all over the country.

Dave Waller, The Times, 24th August 2017

Heroes of Fringe announce fundraiser for burgled comics

Monkey Barrel event features past winners of the Edinburgh Comedy Award including Daniel Kitson, Tim Key and John Kearns, with special headliner still to be revealed.

Craig Angus, The List, 18th August 2017