Robert Devereux

Rob Isn't Funny

How do you become a stand-up comedian? How do you book a gig? How do you write a joke? All this and more is what I would write if I cared about self-promotion. Advertising is the devil. On 6th November 2024 I decided to start telling jokes on stage to people. Within 6 months I'd gone from walk-in spots at pubs to the final of a competition, having my jokes played on the BBC and doing a half-hour show at a comedy festival. I've always wondered how industries work behind the scenes and I try to lay out who, how, and where I got my gigs and then how each of them went. I do have a Patreon for some...

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Autor

Robert Devereux

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Comedy

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Último episodio

27 de oct. de 2026

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Episodios

Closing Mates Rates RAW again, thoughts on one-liners and Jimmy Carr 27.10.2026

Possibly my longest RIF yet, this is my usual explaining of the most recent gig and then some long asides about the nature of one-liners in modern comedy. To keep up to date with Robert Duck, you can follow the Instagram @robertduckcomedy or subscribe to the Patreon for £1 per month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Drag Me To Helch 19.10.2026

Terrible venue name, irritating audience members and I swear in this episode. Scandalous. This was a last minute gig that was offered to me on the day. To keep up to date with Robert Duck, you can follow the Instagram @robertduckcomedy or subscribe to the Patreon for £1 per month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Walton on Sunshine, Oh, Oh. [In-car Audio] 18.10.2026

This was a pro gig, for once. Everyone on the lineup was paid, and I got £50 for a ten minute spot. Not the easiest room I've had, but they were alright. Also, I'm driving in my car for this one. To keep up to date with Robert Duck, you can follow the Instagram @robertduckcomedy or subscribe to the Patreon for £1 per month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another Charity Gig [In-car Audio] 17.10.2026

I did another charity night, this time in Witney. I should probably type longer descriptions for episodes, but usually I do them on my phone so it is fiddly. Today, I am on my laptop, so I can write something longer. Shame it's not relevant to the episode. To keep up to date with Robert Duck, you can follow the Instagram @robertduckcomedy or subscribe to the Patreon for £1 per month. Hosted on...

Middle for Samantha Day (Don't Swear) 10.10.2026

I was asked to middle on a gig that had rules around what could be said. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Closing A New Material Night 10.10.2026

I got to close a new material night with a 15. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Noose Material 24.09.2026

Threw some new stuff out as the straight diversity hire on an LGBTQ+ night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Comedy Crisis: Clowns, Puppets and Coming Home 20.09.2026

I had a month off comedy, tried clowns and puppets and then did another gig to see how I felt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Tale Of Two Functions 16.07.2026

I did a charity gig at a football stadium and a business event in a pub. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cat Soup, And Other Gigs 16.07.2026

Rounding up June's gigs because I am behind again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chichester New Act Competition 07.06.2026

I failed in a new act competition Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

...and then he turned the pun on himself (FULL SHOW) 07.06.2026

Here is the full performance from the Rik Mayall Festival 2026 at Droitwich Rugby Club, 18:00 Sunday 31st May. 20 in attendance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rik Mayall Festival 2026 Round-up 07.06.2026

I did three performances of my 45-minute solo show "...and then he turned the pun on himself" and I discussed them here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May Gigs Round-Up 26.05.2026

Two competitions and a laid-back new material gig Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some More Clown Gigs 10.05.2026

Some more waffle about gigs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Backyard New Act Night 09.05.2026

I managed to get on the Backyard New Act Night and had an (adjective) time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Clown In The Mouth 27.04.2026

I have begun wearing a clown suit to gigs. That is all. This episode covers a few shows in April. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Various March Gigs 02.04.2026

I fell behind on the old podcast front, so here is the catchup episode where I cover a record five gigs and explain what I'm doing with all these silly videos I'm posting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Odd Audiences 12.03.2026

A couple of gigs where audiences decided to be talkative. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Supporting Robin Ince + An Awful Roast 25.02.2026

I supported Radio 4 personality, among other things, Robin Ince. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Karachi Curry Comedy 18.02.2026

Another multi-episode to catch up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Return To The Biscuit Factory 18.02.2026

I'm behind at this point so here is a multi-episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fourdi La George (Street) 17.01.2026

What a phenomenal title pun. I did another George Street ten-spot. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My First Roast Battle 15.01.2026

I did a roast battle for the first time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

George Street Again 11.01.2026

Did my first ten at George Street Comedy Club after doing a 5 and a 7 last year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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