Robert Devereux

Rob Isn't Funny

Comedy EN ↓ 130 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

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.

(A Pun About Alton) 04.04.2025 6:30

I went to yet another new venue and was given 10 minutes to convince some people I was funny. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wince Of Wales 03.04.2025 5:09

I went back to the Prince of Wales and died another quiet death. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doubling Down 25.03.2025 15:07

I did two sets in one night for a second time, though am now greatly suffering from Imposter Syndrome off the back of it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Actual 2024 Stats Recap 23.03.2025 19:01

This is a proper recap of 2024 rather than my previous effort where I was a bit too sad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tavern A Laugh (+ clips) 21.03.2025 36:34

I went to a new spot for me at JST in Oxford and did a nice 5. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Broken Mic Night 16.03.2025 23:38

I was asked to be the 10 minute showcase slot at the inaugural spoken word night in Caversham... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mates Rates RAW #3 13.03.2025 13:56

I managed to get another walk-in spot on a busy new material night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The First Corporate/Charity Spot 12.03.2025 23:52

In another first, I have now done a private function. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedy Scratch / My First Ten-Minute Spot 07.03.2025 28:56

I did my first ten minute set and it went pretty well. Threw a bunch of new stuff in alongside some "old" and had a good time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The BBC Played My Jokes 01.03.2025 12:22

I had some jokes featured on BBC Upload. What a time to be alive. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0kntzkh - 47 mins in Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jokes I Don't Tell: 201 - 300 28.02.2025 16:25

Another installment of stuff I wrote down that I probably should have forgotten instead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mates Rates RAW - Round 2 25.02.2025 8:41

I got another walk-in spot at Mates Rates RAW night and did a new material set that got a lukewarm reception for the most part. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A General Update 24.02.2025 5:56

A more general update around trying to get gigs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brewing Some New Material 21.02.2025 16:57

I returned to Mad Squirrel to spray some new material at them, including a bespoke joke for the venue that the bar staff didn't hear. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Secret Comedy Club - One Night In Brighton 19.02.2025 21:16

I did another proper comedy club and it went pretty well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.