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Rhod Gilbert

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Those Wales Adverts

From Live At The Apollo


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Biography

A former market researcher, Carmarthen-born Rhod Gilbert began his comedy career in 2002, after taking a stand-up course. That year he made the finals of the So You Think You're Funny? talent hunt at the Edinburgh Fringe, and in the next 12 months won the BBC New Comedy Award, the Paramount Gift Of The Gag competition and the Leicester Comedy Festival comedian of the year title. He was also a Chortle Award nominee for best new act, and runner-up n the Hackney Empire New Act Of The Year contest.

He made his solo Edinburgh debut in 2005 with a show called 1984, describing the misery of growing up in the fictional Welsh town of Llanbobl, whihc was nominated for the Perrier best newcomer award. That year, he also won the Chortle award for best breakthrough act.

His 2008 Edinburgh show again caught the attention of judges and was nominated for the main if.comedy award. It lead to appearances on BBC One's Live at the Apollo stand-up showcase and the 80th Royal Variety Performance.

Gilbert has also appeared on Mock The Week, and he hosts a Saturday-morning show on BBC Radio Wales. In late 2008, he fronted a series of adverts to promote Welsh tourism.

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Reviews

Rhod Gilbert And The Cat That Looked Like Nicholas Lyndhurst - Fringe 2009
Live Review

 rated 4/5

Rhod Gilbert is back after his if.comedy nomination: one year older, one year more mature, one year more mellow.

Is he heck.

He is, as ever, mad as hell and not going to take it any more; a man driven to the brink of breakdown by all life’s infuriations that are conspiring to bring him down. After mince pies and duvets last year, now it’s Hoovers, washing machines and Innocent smoothies that are the agents of the devil – as well as reviewers who dare suggest that the all-consuming troubles which vex him are anything but mighty problems.

Gilbert takes observational comedy to whole new levels. It’s not just ‘what’s the deal with no-bio washing powder’, but he obsesses and obsesses about the very idea, over-analysing it and becoming increasingly desperate for answers, and frustrated when they don’t come.

The starting points are brilliantly accurate, but it’s the maelstrom of angst he whips up around them that sweep you up, thanks to the powerful, passionate performance big enough to fill the larger venues Gilbert is increasingly playing.

Scarily intense, he’s keen to reassure himself it’s not just him who gets angry at such annoyances, pleading: ‘You are on my side, aren’t you?’ as he sinks ever-deeper into the mire of fixation. It builds a bond that helps get over a couple of the more unlikely leaps into insanity.

The show – whose title is too esoteric to go into here - is also magnificently structured. What appears like a series of madman’s manic rants are gradually given meaning, as Gilbert’s more deep-seated psychological problems become apparent, revealing the source of his Intermittent Explosive Disorder. If stand-up is therapy, we certainly make progress in this session.

We start with a bit of lightweight Wales-based banter and a recap of last year’s gripes, and along the way learn about the flight-or-fight mechanism – the only bit of the show that does feel tacked on to the main thrust, callbacks notwithstanding – before the rage cranks up to vein-popping levels.

But rarely has fury been so audacious – or so funny.

Date of live review: Tuesday 11th Aug, '09
Review by Steve Bennett
Rhod Gilbert And The Award-Winning Mince Pie
Rhod Gilbert And The Award-Winning Mince Pie

Show - Edinburgh Fringe 2008 -
MySpace Trident Comedy Award 2008
MySpace Trident Comedy Award 2008

Show - Misc live shows -
Rhod Gilbert: Who’s Eaten Gilbert’s Grape
Rhod Gilbert: Who’s Eaten Gilbert’s Grape

Show - Edinburgh Fringe 2007 -
Rhod Gilbert: Knocking On Heaven\'s Door
Rhod Gilbert: Knocking On Heaven\'s Door

Show - Edinburgh Fringe 2006 - Monday 0th Aug, '06-
Rhod Gilbert : Original Review
Rhod Gilbert : Original Review

Tuesday 1st Mar, '05-
Three Men And A Giant
Three Men And A Giant

Show - Edinburgh Fringe 2003 -
Rhod Gilbert And Mark Watson Are Stereocomics
Rhod Gilbert And Mark Watson Are Stereocomics

Show - Edinburgh Fringe 2004 -
Comedy Store's 30th Anniversary Charity Gala
Comedy Store's 30th Anniversary Charity Gala

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Rhod Gilbert's 1984
Rhod Gilbert's 1984

Show - Edinburgh Fringe 2005 -
Leicester Comedy Festival 2007 Preview Show
Leicester Comedy Festival 2007 Preview Show

Show - Misc live shows -
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Comments

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Saw at St Albans this week,travelled from the midlands and was well worth the risk of ice and snow! Enjoyed the warm up and Rhod had me and my wife in stitches. Not seen him live before and will definitely see again. Great night out.

Nick Stephens, December 2010


Saw the show tonight at St Albans Arena. Hilarious, should be available on prescription!

Pam Rowland, November 2010


Rhod at Eden Court Theatre in Inverness - 24th November. The audience was already fired up!, with Lloyd as support. An excellent atmosphere in the crowd that night, best so far this year for a comedian. Rhod didn't disappoint, you know what he's going to deliver, but to witness him perform live on stage, is brilliant! I can see why he has a permanently hoarse voice,non-stop for about two hours! His vocal chord's having ran the equivalent of a marathon. His banter with hecklers, drunk/sober was good humoured. Inverness audience went home contented knowing Rhod put in a vocal/physica 'tour de force' of a performance. I'm sure Rhod enjoyed himself in the Highland capital. Many thanks for coming this far North.

Douglas Thomson, November 2010


Worst live stand up I have ever seen. Saw him in Aberdeen on 25th of Nov 2010, appears he was having an off night. Show filled with self indulgent rants, mainly defending the (what seems like) justified criticism in the press. That and dwell on interacting with members of the audience, which proved to be not only completely uninteresting but also a way of spinning out his show. He appeared to be really struggling to produce any form of new material or any material what so ever. Seen him at his best on live at the Apollo, think he is proving to be spent. We walked out en mass after he spent 5 minutes justifying how s*** his year was in comparison to a women in the audience whose thyroid operation went wrong. Cringing and very disapointing. Support act also ranted in a similar negative ‘life is cr**” fashion. Poor all round. Save your pennies, refund or sell on if you have tickets in hand!

james, November 2010


Saw Rhod last in Wolverhampton, my cheeks were aching i was laughing that much! Can't wait to see him again, and it was brilliant to have Lloyd as the warm up act.

Claire Simpson, November 2010


Saw Rhod last night at The Dome in Doncaster and he was amazing, a must see.

John, November 2010


Saw Rhod at the Apollo earlier this year; although i really like his material the show went on for too long and the break in the middle diminished the flow; wasn't crying with laughter, some really good bits but some low spots as well. A solid hour would have been fantastic, nearly two hours...well, not so good.

Nik Hill, May 2010


Had to go to Kings Lynn to see him again, the first time I was him in Lowestoft I missed half the show because of crying with laughter. After the show he was warm and friendly and nothing was to much trouble for him. Wish he would come to Norwich

James C, April 2010


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20:00 - Friday 6th Apr, '12
Venue: Carlisle Sands Centre
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Show: Rhod Gilbert: The Man with the Flaming Battenberg Tattoo
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20:00 - Saturday 7th Apr, '12
Venue: Sunderland Empire
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20:00 - Wednesday 11th Apr, '12
Venue: Leeds Town Hall
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Show: Rhod Gilbert: The Man with the Flaming Battenberg Tattoo
Show starts: 20:00 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
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20:00 - Thursday 12th Apr, '12
Venue: Leeds Town Hall
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Show: Rhod Gilbert: The Man with the Flaming Battenberg Tattoo
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20:00 - Friday 13th Apr, '12
Venue: Birmingham Symphony Hall
Prices: £25
Show: Rhod Gilbert: The Man with the Flaming Battenberg Tattoo
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20:00 - Saturday 14th Apr, '12
Venue: Birmingham Symphony Hall
Prices: £25
Show: Rhod Gilbert: The Man with the Flaming Battenberg Tattoo
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20:00 - Sunday 15th Apr, '12
Venue: Wolverhampton Civic Halls
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20:00 - Wednesday 18th Apr, '12
Venue: Plymouth Pavilions
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20:00 - Thursday 19th Apr, '12
Venue: Torquay Princess Theatre
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20:00 - Friday 20th Apr, '12
Venue: Bath Pavilion
Prices: £25
Show: Rhod Gilbert: The Man with the Flaming Battenberg Tattoo
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20:00 - Saturday 21st Apr, '12
Venue: Bath Pavilion
Prices: £25
Show: Rhod Gilbert: The Man with the Flaming Battenberg Tattoo
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20:00 - Sunday 22nd Apr, '12
Venue: Milton Keynes Theatre
Prices: £26
Show: Rhod Gilbert: The Man with the Flaming Battenberg Tattoo
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20:00 - Tuesday 24th Apr, '12
Venue: Salford Lowry
Prices: £25
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20:00 - Wednesday 25th Apr, '12
Venue: Salford Lowry
Prices: £25
Show: Rhod Gilbert: The Man with the Flaming Battenberg Tattoo
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20:00 - Friday 27th Apr, '12
Venue: Liverpool Empire
Prices: £25
Show: Rhod Gilbert: The Man with the Flaming Battenberg Tattoo
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20:00 - Saturday 28th Apr, '12
Venue: Liverpool Empire
Prices: £25
Show: Rhod Gilbert: The Man with the Flaming Battenberg Tattoo
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Thursday 3rd May, '12
Venue: Cardiff Wales Millennium Centre
Prices: £23 and £26
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Friday 4th May, '12
Venue: Cardiff Wales Millennium Centre
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Saturday 5th May, '12
Venue: Cardiff Wales Millennium Centre
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20:00 - Thursday 10th May, '12
Venue: Bristol Colston Hall
Prices: £25
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20:00 - Tuesday 15th May, '12
Venue: Nottingham Royal Centre
Prices: £25
Show: Rhod Gilbert: The Man with the Flaming Battenberg Tattoo
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20:00 - Wednesday 16th May, '12
Venue: Nottingham Royal Centre
Prices: £25
Show: Rhod Gilbert: The Man with the Flaming Battenberg Tattoo
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20:00 - Thursday 17th May, '12
Venue: Oxford New Theatre
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Show: Rhod Gilbert: The Man with the Flaming Battenberg Tattoo
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20:00 - Friday 25th May, '12
Venue: Stoke-on-Trent Victoria Hall
Prices: £26
Show: Rhod Gilbert: The Man with the Flaming Battenberg Tattoo
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20:00 - Saturday 26th May, '12
Venue: Manchester Palace Theatre
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20:00 - Sunday 27th May, '12
Venue: Manchester Palace Theatre
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20:00 - Tuesday 29th May, '12
Venue: Grimsby Auditorium
Prices: £26
Show: Rhod Gilbert: The Man with the Flaming Battenberg Tattoo
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20:00 - Wednesday 30th May, '12
Venue: Sheffield City Hall
Prices: £25
Show: Rhod Gilbert: The Man with the Flaming Battenberg Tattoo
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20:00 - Thursday 31st May, '12
Venue: Sheffield City Hall
Prices: £25
Show: Rhod Gilbert: The Man with the Flaming Battenberg Tattoo
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20:00 - Friday 1st Jun, '12
Venue: Truro Hall For Cornwall
Prices: £25 and £27
Show: Rhod Gilbert: The Man with the Flaming Battenberg Tattoo
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Wednesday 6th Jun, '12
Venue: Watford Colosseum
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Thursday 7th Jun, '12
Venue: Northampton Royal & Derngate
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20:00 - Friday 8th Jun, '12
Venue: Ipswich Regent
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20:00 - Saturday 9th Jun, '12
Venue: Cambridge Corn Exchange
Prices: £25
Show: Rhod Gilbert: The Man with the Flaming Battenberg Tattoo
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20:00 - Sunday 10th Jun, '12
Venue: Southend Cliffs Pavilion
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20:00 - Thursday 14th Jun, '12
Venue: Llandudno Venue Cymru
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20:00 - Friday 15th Jun, '12
Venue: Blackburn King George's Hall
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20:00 - Sunday 17th Jun, '12
Venue: Southport Theatre
Prices: £26
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Thursday 21st Jun, '12
Venue: Doncaster Dome
Prices: £25
Show: Rhod Gilbert: The Man with the Flaming Battenberg Tattoo
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20:00 - Friday 22nd Jun, '12
Venue: Leicester De Montfort Hall
Prices: £25
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20:00 - Saturday 23rd Jun, '12
Venue: Leicester De Montfort Hall
Prices: £25
Show: Rhod Gilbert: The Man with the Flaming Battenberg Tattoo
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20:00 - Tuesday 26th Jun, '12
Venue: Reading Hexagon
Prices: £25
Show: Rhod Gilbert: The Man with the Flaming Battenberg Tattoo
Show starts: 20:00 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
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20:00 - Wednesday 27th Jun, '12
Venue: Reading Hexagon
Prices: £25
Show: Rhod Gilbert: The Man with the Flaming Battenberg Tattoo
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20:00 - Thursday 28th Jun, '12
Venue: Basingstoke Anvil
Prices: £25
Show: Rhod Gilbert: The Man with the Flaming Battenberg Tattoo
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20:00 - Friday 29th Jun, '12
Venue: Southampton Guildhall
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20:00 - Saturday 30th Jun, '12
Venue: Portsmouth Guildhall
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20:00 - Thursday 5th Jul, '12
Venue: Hammersmith Apollo
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20:00 - Friday 6th Jul, '12
Venue: Hammersmith Apollo
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20:00 - Saturday 7th Jul, '12
Venue: Hammersmith Apollo
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20:00 - Monday 9th Jul, '12
Venue: Brighton Dome
Prices: £25
Show: Rhod Gilbert: The Man with the Flaming Battenberg Tattoo
Show starts: 20:00 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
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Thursday 12th Jul, '12
Venue: Swansea Grand Theatre
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Friday 13th Jul, '12
Venue: Swansea Grand Theatre
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Saturday 14th Jul, '12
Venue: Swansea Grand Theatre
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19:40 - Wednesday 15th Aug, '12
Venue: EICC
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19:40 - Thursday 16th Aug, '12
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19:40 - Friday 17th Aug, '12
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19:40 - Saturday 18th Aug, '12
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19:40 - Sunday 19th Aug, '12
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19:40 - Wednesday 22nd Aug, '12
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19:40 - Thursday 23rd Aug, '12
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19:40 - Friday 24th Aug, '12
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19:40 - Saturday 25th Aug, '12
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19:40 - Sunday 26th Aug, '12
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