John Robins (I)
- 42 years old
- English
- Writer and stand-up comedian
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Five reasons to see John Robins
West Country storyteller and XFM DJ John Robins has been a circuit favourite for a decade, and he's finally getting the recognition he deserves. Before he hits the big time, here are five things you need to know...
Ben Williams, Time Out, 1st April 2015John Robins picks his fantasy comedy night
Most comics just pick Richard Pryor and Bill Hicks and be done with it. Not Robins. Read on!
John Robins, London Is Funny, 24th March 2015Bristol best of 2014: comedy
Best comedy shows performed in Bristol this year. Includes Al Murray, Bridget Christie, Sara Pascoe and John Robins.
Steve Wright, Bristol 24/7, 29th December 2014Meet the contestants: Heat Three - Cardiff, 2014
This week's New Comedy Award heat was recorded in Cardiff and hosted by John Robins.
BBC Blogs, 26th September 2014Fringe Q&As: John Robins
John Robins speaks to HeraldScotland about chip shop sauce, work parties and coming across as a self-involved tool.
The Herald, 20th August 2014John Robins issues hurricane warning
Quick-witted, insightful and with a roguish charm, John Robins is always worth a watch in Edinburgh - and he is back at the Fringe with a new show...
London Is Funny, 29th July 2014John Robins: "We're not rockstars, we're dweebs"
Content, successful, cool - a standup should be none of these things, says John Robins. Here he casts a matter-of-fact eye on comedy, happiness and love.
Jay Richardson, Fest Mag, 25th July 2014John Robins interview
tNC have been an ardent fan of John Robins for many years since the early days of witnessing his brilliant brand of comedy making him one of the hottest comics on the UK circuit.
The New Current, 22nd July 2014The John Robins three minute interview
After starting out in stand-up in spring 2005, John Robins reached the semi-final of So You Think You're Funny in Edinburgh that year after only a handful of gigs. In 2013 he had the best reviewed stand-up show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Martin Walker chats to John about his new Fringe hour.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 21st July 2014Sara Pascoe and John Robins, Edinburgh Previews
What I loved most about Sara Pascoe's show was that she talked very openly regarding her feminist views without leaving a resentful feel in the air. John Robins' new show is very strong, with a good balance of accessible observations with brilliant acted out scenes.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 13th July 2014