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Rob Deering

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Rob Deering

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Stand Up: Trivia:
Trained as an actor, specialising in clown and mime, and composed the theme tune for Vic Reeves Examines on UK Play
Stand Up: 2004:
Edinburgh show: 12 Inch
12 Inch
Stand Up: 2004:
Edinburgh show Rob Deering The Movie
Rob Deering The Movie
Stand Up: 2003:
Edinburgh show Superkings
Superkings
Stand Up: 2002:
Solo Edinburgh show The Facts.
The Facts
Stand Up: 2001:
Winner of Amused Moose Soho new act competition, runner-up in the Hackney Empire contest. Finalist in the BBC New Comedy awards
Stand Up: 2001:
Member of the Comedy Zone cabaret at Edinburgh.
Comedy Zone
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Rob Deering: The Rob Deering Experience
Live Review

 rated 3/5
Rob Deering: The Rob Deering Experience

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.

Date of live review: Sunday 21st Aug, '11
Review by Julian Hall
Rob Deering: Boobs 2008
Rob Deering: Boobs 2008

Show - Edinburgh Fringe 2008 -
Rob Deering: Charmageddon
Rob Deering: Charmageddon

Show - Edinburgh Fringe 2007 -
Rob Deering : Original Review
Rob Deering : Original Review

Thursday 1st Apr, '04-
Rob Deering: The Facts
Rob Deering: The Facts

Show - Edinburgh Fringe 2002 -
Rob Deering: Superkings
Rob Deering: Superkings

Show - Edinburgh Fringe 2003 -
Rob Deering The Movie
Rob Deering The Movie

Show - Edinburgh Fringe 2004 -
Rob Deering: 12 Inch
Rob Deering: 12 Inch

Show - Edinburgh Fringe 2005 -
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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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Where can I see Rob Deering next?

Where can I see Rob Deering next?

20:00 - Thursday 9th Feb, '12
Venue: Leicester Bottle Rocket
Prices: £9 (£7 concs)
Show: The Rob Deering Experience
Show starts: 20:00 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
20:45 - Thursday 23rd Feb, '12
Venue: Norwich Red Card Comedy Club
Prices: £12
Comics: Nick Page, Rob Deering, Stephen Carlin
Info: Plus: MC Jeremy O'Donnell
Show starts: 20:45 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
20:00 - Saturday 25th Feb, '12
Venue: St Donats Arts Centre
Prices: Call for prices
Show: The Rob Deering Experience
Show starts: 20:00 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
20:00 - Thursday 1st Mar, '12
Venue: Comedy Store
Prices: £18
Comics: Jeff Innocent, Nathan Caton, Rob Deering, Tom Stade, Imran Yusuf (MC)
Show starts: 20:00 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
19:30 - Friday 2nd Mar, '12
Venue: Comedy Store
Prices: £20
Comics: Jeff Innocent, Nathan Caton, Rob Deering, Tom Stade, Imran Yusuf (MC)
Show starts: 19:30 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
23:00 - Friday 2nd Mar, '12
Venue: Comedy Store
Prices: £15 (£10 concs)
Comics: Jeff Innocent, Nathan Caton, Rob Deering, Tom Stade, Imran Yusuf (MC)
Show starts: 23:00 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
19:30 - Saturday 3rd Mar, '12
Venue: Comedy Store
Prices: £20
Comics: Jeff Innocent, Nathan Caton, Rob Deering, Tom Stade, Imran Yusuf (MC)
Show starts: 19:30 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
23:00 - Saturday 3rd Mar, '12
Venue: Comedy Store
Prices: £18 (£13 concs)
Comics: Jeff Innocent, Nathan Caton, Rob Deering, Tom Stade, Imran Yusuf (MC)
Show starts: 23:00 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
20:30 - Saturday 17th Mar, '12
Venue: Oxford Glee
Prices: Adult - £14.00, Student - £5.00
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20:00 - Saturday 31st Mar, '12
Venue: Covent Garden Comedy Club
Prices: £13
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Show starts: 20:00 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
20:30 - Friday 27th Apr, '12
Venue: Milton Keynes FC
Prices: £12
Comics: Adam Crow, James Redmond, Rob Deering, Sally-Anne Hayward (MC)
Show starts: 20:30 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
20:30 - Thursday 24th May, '12
Venue: Birmingham Glee Club
Prices: Adult - £11.00, Student - £6.00
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20:30 - Friday 25th May, '12
Venue: Birmingham Glee Club
Prices: Adult - £15.50, Student - £6.50
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20:30 - Saturday 26th May, '12
Venue: Birmingham Glee Club
Prices: Adult - £18.50
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Show starts: 20:30 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
20:00 - Sunday 27th May, '12
Venue: Yeovil Octagon Theatre
Prices: £14 (£10 in advance)
Comics: John Robins, Rob Deering, Mark Olver (MC)
Show starts: 20:00 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
20:30 - Friday 29th Jun, '12
Venue: Bournemouth Funnybone
Prices: Call for prices
Comics: Rob Deering
Show starts: 20:30 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
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