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Robin Ince

Robin Ince

  • 56 years old
  • English
  • Writer, stand-up comedian, presenter and author

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Robin Ince publishes poetry collection

Robin Ince has written his debut poetry collection, Ice Cream For A Broken Tooth. He will be performing a companion live show at the Edinburgh Fringe, one of four shows that the comic is taking to the festival.

British Comedy Guide, 15th May 2025

Robin Ince: My midlife ADHD diagnosis improved my marriage

The comedian talks about being neurodiverse and his issues with Ricky Gervais.

Michael Odell, The Times, 3rd May 2025

Pleasance and Stand announce more Fringe 2025 acts

The Pleasance and The Stand have unveiled a new batch of Edinburgh Fringe shows, ahead of the official festival box office opening tomorrow.

Chortle, 11th March 2025

Politicians and comedians pay tribute to Janey Godley

Nicola Sturgeon hails "a force of nature, and one of the funniest people I have ever known".

Chortle, 2nd November 2024

Ricky Gervais accused of bullying by former touring partner and comedian Robin Ince

Ince said working with Gervais caused him to break out in 'red lumps'.

Maira Butt, The Independent, 18th September 2024

Robin Ince: Why laughter is not a perfect way of measuring the success of a comedian

Robin Ince always wanted to be a proper comedian but felt like an imposter. Now he doesn't care... in a good way.

Robin Ince, The Big Issue, 12th September 2024

Robin Ince: Ricky Gervais was a bully

Robin Ince has said Ricky Gervais effectively bullied him during their time touring together. The Infinite Monkey Cage host was Gervais's friend and support act in the early 2000s, but revealed they have not spoken since he urged the star to reconsider his jokes mocking trans people.

Chortle, 17th July 2024

More names join the 2024 Chortle Comedy Book Festival

...from Carry On films to tips on writing stand-up and more.

Chortle, 16th February 2024

Laugharne Weekend line-up looks like strongest yet

On the comedy side the guests for the 2024 festival will include alternative stand-up legend Alexei Sayle, Confessions star Robin Askwith, Welsh comic Kiri Pritchard-McLean and festival regulars Isy Suttie and Robin Ince.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 18th October 2023

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