Rob Rouse
Rob Rouse

Rob Rouse

  • English
  • Actor, writer and stand-up comedian

Press clippings

Upstart Crow axed by the BBC, David Mitchell reveals

Upstart Crow will not be returning to the BBC, David Mitchell has revealed. Ben Elton's Shakespeare sitcom ran for three series on BBC Two, with three Christmas specials and a spin-off stage play. Mitchell has said that he would love to reprise his role as the Bard and appealed to other broadcasters to rescue the period sitcom.

British Comedy Guide, 2nd October 2023

Rob Rouse, Rewind the Fringe review

It's a pleasure to see Rob Rouse back doing stand-up, as these days he's as well known for his acting.

Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 16th September 2022

50 Edinburgh shows picked by a true comedy lover

A bit of a change for our Edinburgh preview feature today. Rather than based on any theme, these are 50 shows chosen by comedy connoisseur Corry Shaw.

Corry Shaw, Chortle, 28th July 2022

NextUp to stream over 50 Edinburgh comedy shows

Streaming platform NextUp have announced they are to broadcast over 50 shows from the Edinburgh Fringe live to homes nationwide.

British Comedy Guide, 22nd July 2022

Rob Rouse stars in Pubwatch pilot

Rob Rouse is piloting a sitcom about a committee combatting yobbish behaviour in pubs, with fellow comics Mick Ferry, Stephen Bailey, Hannah Platt and Pete Selwood, who also wrote the script.

British Comedy Guide, 24th July 2021

David Mitchell steals the show in the Upstart Crow

Less highbrow than The Globe, less lowbrow than a panto, the Upstart Crow is without a doubt one of this year's top productions.

Hari Mountford, Londonist, 21st February 2020

London theatre review: The Upstart Crow

This is a marvellous mash-up of the scholarly and totally ridiculous, performed by some of Britain's finest comedians and comedy actors.

Jack Hudson, London Theatre Direct, 21st February 2020

Theatre review: The Upstart Crow, Gielgud Theatre, W1

Ben Elton has never been the coolest of comedians but he has always known how to craft a joke and The Upstart Crow is crammed with them. It is not just funny, it is futtocking funny.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 18th February 2020

Review: Upstart Crow in the West End

With the Only Fools musical and now Upstart Crow, are sitcoms slowly taking over London's West End?

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 18th February 2020

Upstart Crow, Gielgud Theatre review

The script is non-stop gags, Shakespeare in-jokes and some gloriously anachronistic lines.

Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 18th February 2020