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: Sat 4 Oct 2025
Venue: Aberystwyth Arts Centre
Price: £18
Show starts: 14:00 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
Date: Mon 19 Jan 2026
Venue: Soho Theatre
Price: From £19
Show starts: 19:15 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
Date: Tue 20 Jan 2026
Venue: Soho Theatre
Price: From £19
Show starts: 19:15 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
Date: Wed 21 Jan 2026
Venue: Soho Theatre
Price: From £19
Show starts: 19:15 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
Date: Thu 22 Jan 2026
Venue: Soho Theatre
Price: From £19
Show starts: 19:15 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
Date: Fri 23 Jan 2026
Venue: Soho Theatre
Price: From £19
Show starts: 19:15 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
Date: Sat 24 Jan 2026
Venue: Soho Theatre
Price: From £19
Show starts: 19:15 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
Date: Thu 26 Feb 2026
Venue: Exeter Phoenix Arts Centre
Price: Please contact venue or promoters
Show starts: 19:30 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
Date: Thu 5 Mar 2026
Venue: Edinburgh Stand
Price: £17.50
Show starts: 16:00 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
Date: Sat 7 Mar 2026
Venue: Glasgow Stand
Price: £17.50
Show starts: 16:00 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
Date: Sun 8 Mar 2026
Venue: Newcastle Stand
Price: £17.50
Show starts: 16:00 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
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)
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