Multi award-winning writer, performer and actor Rob Auton brings his debut story to the Edinburgh Fringe. Having written 11 critically acclaimed shows on specific themes, Rob Auton is now keen on telling you a story he has written about a man he made up called CAN. At one point in his life CAN was the world's number one motivational speaker... and then something happened. 'A genuine original' (Guardian). 'You will walk out feeling transformed. And fully alive' (Scotsman). 'Brilliant' (Stewart Lee). 'The mother freaking greatest' (James Acaster). 'A genius' (Bridget Christie).
Upcoming Dates
Date: Wed 18 Mar 2026
Venue: York The Crescent
Price: £19.25
Show starts: 19:30 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
Date: Thu 19 Mar 2026
Venue: Sheffield The Steamworks
Price: £19.60
Show starts: 20:00 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
Date: Sat 18 Apr 2026
Venue: Bristol 1532 Performing Arts Centre
Price: £17.50
Show starts: 19:30 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
Reviews
Rob Auton: Can (An Hour-Long Story)
Something of a sideways step this year for Rob Auton, as he channels his existential musings and poetic, philosophical thoughts into his first narrative piece.
20/08/2025