John Robins (I)
- 41 years old
- English
- Writer and stand-up comedian
Press clippings Page 9
John Robins: How I survive Edinburgh Fringe
This week I'm taking my new stand-up show Hot Shame to the Edinburgh Festival. And Metro.co.uk's top brass have asked me to write something which gives.
John Robins, Metro, 30th July 2019Edinburgh preview: Returning Champions
It's hard to stay away from Edinburgh whether you are new to the comedy game or an old hand. This year there are a number of brilliant comedians coming back who have won the Edinburgh Comedy Award, best known as the Perrier but now sponsored by digital channel Dave. You can only win the top award once and there are certainly easier ways to make money, so why come back? It must be for the sheer fun and the incredible buzz of the Fringe.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 29th July 2019Laugh in the Park review
Comedian John Robins may have been billed as the headline performer for day two of Norwich's Laugh in the Park, but it was the opening act who stole the show, but Larry Dean.
Luke Powell, Norwich Evening News, 28th July 2019The festival bookshelf
There was a time when it was either/or - Book Festival for the writers, Fringe or International Festival for the performers. Now it seems everyone's an author. Or a performer. Or both. Sharpies out.
Evan Beswick, Fest Mag, 21st July 2019Fringe 2019: 50 theatre, comedy and dance shows to see
50 different shows to see.
Mark Fisher, Lyndsey Winship and Brian Logan, The Guardian, 14th June 2019Interview: woke lads John Robins and Elis James
"You can't have an erect cock coming out an anus on a PG-13 film"
Jordan Bassett, NME, 14th June 2019Elis James and John Robins interview
BBC Radio 5 Live's new comedy recruits talk friendship, mental health and why 'you can't fake' feelings on the radio.
BBC, 6th June 2019Elis and John read out negative social media comments
BBC Radio 5 Live has changed up its Friday schedule with cult comic duo Elis James and John Robins taking the 1-3pm slot. The former Radio X presenters are best friends and complete opposites, and are renowned for their brand of quirky chat and openness around mental health. On May 31 they kicked off their new show by reading out some of the negative reactions to their social media campaign.
BBC, 6th June 2019John Robins on his 5 Live debut
"There's no rush quite like being told to 'f*** off' while on national radio."
John Robins, Metro, 4th June 2019Interview: John Robins and Elis James
By blending banter with heartfelt discussion, rising radio stars John Robins and Elis James have created a forum that allows men to open up about masculinity and mental health - with jokes attached.
Dan Hancox, The Guardian, 5th May 2019