Rob Deering

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Rob Deering: The Rob Deering Experience
Live Review

Rob Deering's ability to deliver a consistent level of entertainment is, I think, one of the reasons why it feels like he has been on the scene beyond his 11 years in comedy.

Over the years his hair has greyed in a distinguished way, and he's slimmed down considerably. Oh, and he set a record for The Weakest Link for winningwithout getting any questions wrong. No wonder he has maintained that cheeky grin.

In his attempt to layer and define The Rob Deering Experience, Deering exposes the spuriousness of much of the filler material he uses between the musical goofery he is known for. However, the focus of course remains overwhelmingly on music such as his sharp mash-up of Nirvana's Smells Like Teen Spirit and Abba's Dancing Queen, so the banter is of secondary importance.

Dexterously manipulating pedals to provide soundscapes that can accompany his guitar, Deering sometimes uses known musical refrains as set-ups to one-line spoken punchlines, or, as with his use of George Michael's Faith, to contain a quick two-line gag in its entirety.

He's no Bill Bailey, nor does he pretend to be, but he does have an impressive virtuosity and even watching him build the Daft Punk track Around The World is entertaining. Indeed, Deering is a curious comedian in that his set-ups are as entertaining as his end products.

Inevitably the audience get caught up in some of Deering's more interactive musical forays and guessing the mash-ups enables some good banter tonight, although the improvised song at the end, using audience suggestions, feels a bit tacked-on.

More out-and-out musical parody such as his Scottish U2 tribute band would have been welcome, and while he doesn't exactly run out of ideas the show would have benefited from being tighter.

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Was amazing last night in Covent Garden CC. Really had a great grasp of the audience and was truly funny without being crude.

Dave, June 2010

Very hit and miss, only occasionally funny. Relies too much on his musical ability which, though novel in a comic, is not remarkable in itself.

Sarah, February 2010

He was brilliant last night in Porthcawl! Very funny and a genuine future superstar.

Haulwen Pughe, September 2009

Saw rob at Glee in Cardiff recently and thought his act was different and refreshing. A right good set with laughter and entertainment. Definitely recommend

David Roderick, June 2009

Saw him in Haywards Heath - tough crowd to begin with but brought them onside very impressively. Funny guy and you just can't help liking him

Arian Breeds, February 2008

Saw Rob at Warwick Students Union and laughed so much! Such a great guy, with a warm, easy stage persona. Go and see him!

Alex, March 2007

Rob effortlessly fills even the longest spot with infectious enthusiasm and wit. He's the ultimate twisted jukebox.

Ash, February 2007

Useless

Don, January 2007

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