Robyn Perkins
- American
- Stand-up comedian and actor
Press clippings
Robyn Perkins interview
My show is about bi-visibility and whether or not we can prove anything.
On The Mic, 25th July 2022Inside the London comedy club where heckling is banned
But at the Poodle Club in Sydenham, south London, they do things differently. Heckling is banned and female comics are nurtured. Male comics are invited too, but the only thing that is not tolerated is intolerance. The Poodle Club says this means the venue is a safe platform for a diverse range of artists.
Jim Wheble, BBC, 15th July 2022How Free EdFest brought comedy online
Alex Petty, who runs The Laughing Horse's Free Edinburgh Festival, said that the organization wanted to find a way of supporting performers during the pandemic by providing a way for them to make some money through donations, as well as giving them a platform for creative output.
Sooraj Shah, Forbes, 8th September 2020The sexism, harassment & assault faced by female comics
For years, sexual predators have infested the live comedy scene. But female comedians are demanding action. Is this British stand-up's #MeToo moment?
Rachael Healy, The Guardian, 5th August 2020Free Edinburgh Fringe Festival goes online
The Free Edinburgh Fringe Festival is launching its 2020 summer series of Fringe shows powered by Cisco and streamed live on Twitch. It starts on Saturday 30th May, with its first-ever online show - a Pick of the Fringe gig featuring six top comedians.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 26th May 2020Robyn Perkins on exploring her competitive nature
"It's probably a bit TOO much self-reflection."
Blizzard Comedy, 8th November 2019Eight step Fringe: Robyn Perkins
Comedian and ThreeWeeks Preview Edition cover star Robyn Perkins offers some tips on how to get the most from the Edinburgh Festival, in eight steps...
ThreeWeeks, 23rd August 2019Never step in dog poo, or never smell farts but yours?
Fringe comics answer another of Richard Herring's Emergency Questions.
Chortle, 22nd August 2019Robyn Perkins: interview
On August 14, 2018, Robyn Perkins participated in a dating show in front of a live audience. Her experience led her to question human morality and the social constructs of present-day dating, with a scientific twist.
Keira Brown, The Fountain, 19th August 2019Robyn Perkins, interview
Robyn Perkins has returned to the Edinburgh Fringe with her new show Mating Selection. We met with Robyn to chat about the show, honesty and the trials of audience interaction.
Chris Mackrell, Black Diamond, 18th August 2019