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 18 Apr 2026
Venue: Bristol 1532 Performing Arts Centre
Price: £17.50
Show starts: 19:30 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
Date: Tue 26 May 2026
Venue: Soho Theatre
Price: From £20
Show starts: 19:15 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
Date: Wed 27 May 2026
Venue: Soho Theatre
Price: From £20
Show starts: 19:15 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
Date: Thu 28 May 2026
Venue: Soho Theatre
Price: From £20
Show starts: 19:15 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
Date: Fri 29 May 2026
Venue: Soho Theatre
Price: From £20
Show starts: 19:15 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
Date: Sat 30 May 2026
Venue: Soho Theatre
Price: From £20
Show starts: 19:15 (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