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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8 de nov de 2026
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Episódios
Porpoise Tortoise 08.09.2025 28:03
I was given a spot at the Sunday night comedy show at Purple Turtle, Reading. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bunkfest / Magic Teapot Stage 04.09.2025 14:17
I did a set for Bunkfest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
More Mates Rates New Material 26.08.2025 6:13
More new material at Mates Rates RAW Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Castle Tap All-Dayer 25.08.2025 11:29
I was asked to do half an hour for a Bank Holiday open mic special. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hampshire COTY Semi-Final 2025 25.08.2025 22:55
I had the semi-final for Hampshire Comedian Of The Year 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
James Street Tavern II & Robert Duck 18.08.2025 27:23
New material and a potential name change... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Shall I Compere Thee On A Summer's Day 18.08.2025 31:39
I did my first MC spot and it was not good. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Music & Words 26.07.2025 33:01
An episode in which I accidentally lie about having never gigged in Windsor before. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Spirit Of Comedy - Ricky Gervais & Dutch Barn 20.07.2025 33:09
I did the Spirit of Comedy competition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mad Squirrel - The Trilogy 18.07.2025 19:33
Went back for a third Mad Squirrel and may knock pub gigs on the head. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2 Newbies & A Packed Room 15.07.2025 18:27
Did more new jokes alongside 2 first-timers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Watford Fringe III: Giving Them What, Four? 14.07.2025 9:47
Rounded out a somewhat disappointing Watford Fringe on a positive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Watford Fringe II: High (Wycombe) & Low (Cancellation) 12.07.2025 24:00
Did a random music open mic and died. Had a gig cancelled. Otherwise, a Friday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Watford Fringe I: A Bit Putt Out 05.07.2025 23:00
First show of Watford Fringe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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.
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