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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: My dad is gone, but our shared love of books remains

Books were how Robin Ince and his father communicated. Sorting the books left behind after his death, he's grateful for the hints of a life in those pages.

Robin Ince, The Big Issue, 15th April 2023

Review: The Laugharne Weekend

Although there was plenty of top rate comedy slotted in between the art, I have to be honest. The funniest set actually came from a musician.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 5th April 2023

Edinburgh Fringe runs for Stewart Lee, Bridget Christie, Paul Sinha, Robin Ince

Stewart Lee, Paul Sinha and Bridget Christie are among the acts who have announced Edinburgh Fringe dates at The Stand this August.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 20th March 2023

Changes to Slapstick Festival

In a late change to the advertised programme for the 19th annual edition of Slapstick in Bristol, the event now taking place on Saturday 18 February at St George's, Brandon Hill (5.30pm) will be "Comic Strip Stories" - a 40th anniversary look back at The Comic Strip Presents.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 24th January 2023

BBC Audio Awards 2023 nominees

The shortlist for the BBC Audio Drama Awards 2023 has been revealed. DMs Are Open, Gemma Arrowsmith's Sketched Out, Please Use Other Door, SeanceCast, The Skewer and Thanks A Lot, Milton Jones! are amongst the nominees.

British Comedy Guide, 22nd December 2022

Robin Ince: Independent bookshop people are the best people

Robin Ince goes on tour of independent bookshops to offer more insight into his book about the very place he's visiting.

Robin Ince, The Big Issue, 14th December 2022

John Robertson to perform 50 hour Dark Room show on Twitch

John Robertson will perform his acclaimed interactive live-action videogame comedy show The Dark Room for 50 hours on Twitch. Starting 8pm on Friday 2nd December, it'll run until 10pm on Sunday 4th December 2022.

British Comedy Guide, 29th November 2022

Robin Ince on tour: Wine-tasting woes with Professor Brian Cox

In Australia with Professor Brian Cox, Robin Ince finds his wine-tasting skills far less powerful than his fear of spiders.

Robin Ince, The Big Issue, 19th November 2022

Robin Ince's Reality Tunnel review

It comes as a surprise to find it's taken 31 years of doing stand-up for Robin Ince to have his first comedy special on Radio 4.

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 14th July 2022

Robin Ince: This week is the first time that a stand-up show I am happy with will be broadcast

Actually, after 31 years, it is my first ever hour of stand-up to make it on TV or radio.

Robin Ince, Cosmic Shambles, 11th July 2022

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