Rob Auton – The Rob Auton Show
Approx running times:
7:30pm – 1st Half – 20 mins
7:50pm – Interval – 20 mins
8:10pm – 2nd Half – 60 mins
9:20pm – Show End
Following a critically acclaimed sell-out run at the Edinburgh Festival 2023- award winning writer, comedian and actor Rob Auton brings his latest show ‘The Rob Auton Show’ to Norwich Arts Centre.
Rob has written ten hit Edinburgh Festival Fringe comedy/theatre/spoken-word shows on specific themes including the colour yellow in ‘The Yellow Show’, sleep in ‘The Sleep Show’ and hair in ‘The Hair Show’. In his most autonbiographical show to date, Rob turns the pen on himself to explore the memories and feelings that create his life on a daily basis.
Praise for ‘The Rob Auton Show’
“This is a life affirming high water mark of what can be achieved in stand-up.”
British Comedy Guide
“You’ll laugh a lot, you’ll smile a lot and, mark my words, you’ll want to see him again. One of my favourite shows this year.” Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke ★★★★★
“Like a sunbeam from heaven in human form, Auton is a constant delight.” Mark Wareham, The Mail On Sunday ★★★★
“remarkably insightful and uplifting. From the very start, Rob Auton holds the audience in the palm of his hand… a rarity to find a comedy show that will leave you feeling this rejuvenated and optimistic.” Meta, EdFringe Review ★★★★★
Rob Auton is the most thoughtful comedian I have ever seen. It is a rarity to find a comedy show that will leave you feeling this rejuvenated and optimistic. ★★★★★ Coco Cottam Ed Fringe Review
“whimsical wonder… certainly gets you in a proper mood to enjoy the human experience, both during and after the show.” Sean McCarthy, The Comic’s Comic ★★★★
“both hysterically funny and quite moving… a master wordsmith at the top of his game” David Cox, DarkChat ★★★★★
“beautifully crafted; just like Auton’s comedy… his act is well honed and his ease is infectious… Watching, you’d struggle not be swept up in the charm of it all” Isobel Lewis, The Independent ★★★★
Auton is effortlessly funny in a wise and timeless kind of way. ★★★★ The List
“The Rob Auton Show is unlike any other stand-up comedy show in existence… a very personal performance that mixes comedy with spoken word poetry in an expression of bittersweet nostalgia… It’s unlikely that there would be a dry eye left in the auditorium after hearing Rob Auton perform.” Katerina Partolina Schwartz, Broadway Baby ★★★★
Suitable for ages 14+
Image credit – Julian Ward
