Back in 2022, Robin Grainger performed his show to just one audience member on his opening night. Instead of being a low point, it proved a pivotal moment for the Scottish comedian as his story made headlines worldwide and won him the backing of Hollywood star Kevin Hart – and the perfect quote for a show poster. Back with his new show , Robin answers .
.. My fringe is going amazing so far! It’s my favourite time of year.
I’m so proud of this year’s show; it’s really funny and I’ve had some shows sell out already, amazing audiences and people who saw last year’s show are coming back to see this one. It’s been a lot of fun. My show is all about being born dangerously premature, my childhood, my insecurities around body image and how I’ve reinvented or refurbished myself along the way to try and fit in with a world I’ve always felt at odds with.
I try to find out if looking good makes us feel good or if being the odd one out actually makes me stand out. I’m still so overwhelmed by the ongoing responses to it. I still get messages on social media all the time about it.
I’m very grateful to everyone who saw the show after reading that story. Ultimately I’m very proud I did the show and am forever indebted to my girlfriend for telling me to do the show in the first place. I also still speak to Mike (the one audience member) all the time.
I owe him everything too because he took a chance on a show and is one of the nicest human beings for that and so much m.