Robert Devereux

Rob Isn't Funny

Comedy EN ↓ 120 episodes

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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Robert Devereux

Episodes

Filling The Diary 01.07.2025 47:58

Another new material night, a heatwave and getting decent gigs booked in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Material Mistakes 27.06.2025 32:24

I did a new material night in a new venue and fluffed a classic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Follow Comedy Club - 19.06.25 21.06.2025 29:09

Did a nice set in Salisbury. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Disruptive New Material Night 18.06.2025 19:32

Did some new stuff with a difficult member of the audience interrupting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rik Mayall Comedy Festival - Show 3/3: Little Al's Lido Cafe 07.06.2025 21:53

I did my final show of the Rik Mayall Comedy Festival. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rik Mayall Comedy Festival - Show 2/3: Emms Tearoom 07.06.2025 18:05

I did my second show of the Rik Mayall Comedy Festival. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rik Mayall Comedy Festival - Show 1/3: Barbertown 02.06.2025 15:55

I did my first half-hour show as part of the Rik Mayall Comedy Festival. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prop Roulette @ Chichester Fringe Festival 01.06.2025 8:43

I was given a spot on Matt Male's Prop Roulette show as part of Chichester Fringe Festival. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Out And Stroud 26.05.2025 15:00

Wandered over to Worcester for an open mic spot to 5 people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

South-ha-ha-hampton 25.05.2025 16:18

Southampton gig #3 finally comes good. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Heat: Hampshire Comedian Of The Year 2025 21.05.2025 21:32

Had to mark this one as the heat had more than one comic doing edgy material, which I discuss a bit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taking The Biscuit 16.05.2025 19:03

My Biscuit Factory booking finally rolled around as part of the Reading Indie Comedy Festival Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More New Material 15.05.2025 17:13

Did some more new material and met a fellow Rik Mayall performer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Six Months In To Comedy 10.05.2025 18:17

As of 06.05.25 I have been doing this for six months. Here are some thoughts on that. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Knowing When Not To 08.05.2025 8:57

Sometimes you have to know when not to go through with something. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Unemph-attic 02.05.2025 11:36

Lukewarm reception at a new venue which I have to go back go in a couple of weeks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Portsmouth Debut + Rik Mayall News 28.04.2025 20:58

Got a new city under my belt and some more gigs confirmed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

George Street II: Hen Party Boogaloo 26.04.2025 16:13

I got invited back to George Street Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ANNOUNCEMENT: The Rik Mayall Comedy Festival 25.04.2025 16:34

I am booked in to do 2 shows at the Rik Mayall Comedy Festival in June. Woof. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 50: Bath New Act Final 22.04.2025 20:07

I performed in the final of the Bath Comedy Festival New Act Competition 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First Semi-Pro Night + Bath Final Prepping 20.04.2025 26:02

I did a spot at my first semi-pro night and I talk about prepping for the Bath Comedy Festival New Act Competition FINAL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I Was Interviewed For TV 18.04.2025 14:49

I did some more new material at Fisherman's and got contacted and interviewed by a TV channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Always Leave Them Wantage More 10.04.2025 22:45

I did ten minutes at a new venue Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bath Comedy Festival New Act Competition 08.04.2025 20:59

I had my heat for the Bath Comedy Festival New Act Competition. Big-up Heat 5 and their instagram handles in running order: @bigjeansgoodtimesemporium @davescottcomedy @drcarloine @rabiahcomedy @joerileycomedian @naryanbranch @selam_lethiopia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I Went To A Gary Delaney Show (+ random musings) 06.04.2025 17:21

Some thoughts after a Gary Delaney show and musings about the upcoming Bath Comedy Festival New Act Competition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.