John Robins (I)
- 43 years old
- English
- Writer and stand-up comedian
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5 Edinburgh Comedy Award winners returning to Scotland's capital in August
This week saw the release of the programme for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe - with a huge 3,013 shows to choose from.
David Hepburn, The Scotsman, 14th June 2023John Robins reveals struggle with alcohol
After realising he needed help, he attended a 12-step recovery programme and has not drunk alcohol since.
BBC, 8th June 2023Twenty must-see comedy and variety shows at Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2023
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe runs annually in August in the Scottish capital, with comedy fans spoilt for choice for just over three weeks each time.
Jill Robinson, The Sun, 2nd June 2023Is it curtains for Britain's 'Oscars of comedy'?
The world-leading Edinburgh Comedy Awards are desperate for funding. Winners and supporters tell us what we'll lose if we don't act.
Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 30th May 2023Brighton Festival: Nish Kumar and others in live comedy show
Live at Brighton Festival was a varied and interesting evening - and there were two standout performers.
Ellie Crabbe, Brighton Argus, 20th May 2023Alan Partridge, Sue Perkins and Frank Skinner amongst ARIAS nominees
The nominees in the comedy category in the The Radio Academy Awards include Frank Skinner, Alan Partridge's podcast, Nature Table hosted by Sue Perkins, Robin Ince's Reality Tunnel and The Skewer.
British Comedy Guide, 30th March 2023Wells Comedy Festival announces first acts
The Wells Comedy Festival has announced its seventh edition, bringing some of the country's top names in comedy to the heart of Somerset.
Beyond The Joke, 27th January 2023Dave drops The Island
Tom Allen-fronted comedy format The Island has been cast away after one series.
Chortle, 24th January 2023Four British comedians who could break America in 2023
It's always interesting to see what sort of comics and what sort of material breaks America. For some, it's tales of alcohol rehab and addiction, while for others it's observational and whacky. But who are the Brits who many would love to see break America over the next 12 months?
The Upcoming, 29th December 2022John Robins: 'I sat in the dark to cut my energy bill - but saved no money at all'
Fame and fortune: the comedian on why he has no extravagances in his life and how he finds tax interesting.
Genevieve Holl-Allen, The Telegraph, 11th December 2022