Rob Auton
- Actor, stand-up comedian and writer
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Genre-defying Rob Auton takes on crowds, and why he stands up in front of them
In his part spoken word/comedy/theatre shows that always resist firm categorisation, award-winning writer, 'stand-up poet' and podcaster Rob Auton is fond of deep explorations of single, often abstract themes.
Sarski Anderson, Bristol 24/7, 12th October 2022Leicester Comedy Festival announces first shows for 30th anniversary year
Big Difference are delighted to announce the first shows to go on sale for the 30th anniversary of Leicester Comedy Festival and five years of The UK Kids' Comedy Festival in February 2023.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 30th 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 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 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 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 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 2022