John Robins

Fresh and original comedy
Category: Barnstaple Fringe

Starts: Friday, May 30, 2008

 

As an act John represents the new wave of storyteller, skilfully weaving narrative, improvisation and punchy gags into his unique, self-effacing style. As a compere John quickly made his name as one of the most quick-witted, engaging MCs on the circuit. Always willing to expect the unexpected, John guarantees a great show for audiences and acts alike. He’s the latest maverick to burst out of Bristol’s hotbed of talent and he has stories to tell, banter to have, and bombs to drop.

After the performance there will be a live DJ, Wendy May playing until 1am.

A bit about Wendy May...
As a ‘punk buyer’ for Virgin Records Wendy filled her life with gigs, and in the early 80’s joined the hillbilly punk ska band The Boothill Footappers. They became label mates with Billy Bragg and the Housemartins, toured extensively, had a debut hit with Get Your Feet Out of My Shoes and recorded an album, which featured the legendary John Martyn.

The band broke-up in 1989 and Wendy began a club night - Wendy May’s Locomotion, a non-pretentious, alternative club in London’s Kentish Town. Frequented by the likes of Madness, Costello, Paul Weller and The Pogues, it also featured in Nick Hornby’s book 31 Songs. The Locomotion lasted 10 years, and had grown to include a comedy club upstairs where household names performed to include Lee Evans, Jo Brand, Phill Jupitus and Mark Lamaar.

As a DJ Wendy has presented on London’s Capital Radio, played a Glastonbury and co-presented the last series of The Tube for Channel 4 with Jools Holland & Paula Yates.

Following a dramatic lifestyle change and move to North Devon Wendy began a Soul Club night at The Palladium in Bideford and in November 2007 the monthly Barnstaple Comedy Club at The Riverfront; with the aim to create a club where people who maybe didn’t want to be part of the nightlife notorious for young drinkers, but wanted to meet up regularly with like-minded people and laugh themselves silly.

Today the Comedy Club is a roaring success!!

Bar open till 1am.

 

Time: 20:00
Price Details: £7.00

Access:

Address: Riverfront Cafe, The Old Bus Station, The Strand, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1EU.

 

Sponsor: Barnstaple Fringe is sponsored by the North Devon Journal and Barnstaple Town Centre Management.

Telephone: 07870954089