March 15, 2012

Regent Theatre headliner Rob Rouse chats to Chaddabox

Courtesy of Rob Rouse
Ahead of his headline slot at Stoke-on-Trent's Regent Theatre, Rob Rouse gave me an insight into his career so far. The TV comedian has previously presented The Friday Night Project and appeared on 8 out of 10 Cats and Celebrity Juice. In association with the Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club, he is set to play at Hanley's best comedy venue.

Q: Have you performed at The Regent Theatre before?
A: I haven't before, no. I'm looking forward to it of course! It sounds very grand.

Q: What do you know about the other performers; Gary Delaney and Bethany Black?
A: In his spare time Gary teaches woodland animals to dance to Michael Bolton records and Bethany runs a micro-brewery in Uttoxeter.

Q: What are you doing at the moment?
A: Gigging at the moment; writing and gearing up for a big National tour in the Autumn – dates will be up on www.robrouse.com in the next few weeks – join the mailing list and you'll be the first to know about them.

Q: What do you feel has been the highlight of your career?
A: Every day I wake up and realise my job isn't really a job; it's essentially doing and saying all the stuff at school that would have got me bollocked!

Q: Have you ever regretted saying a joke?
A: Once or twice – I think that's part of growing up, but not now. I don't like comedy that is mean, I think it takes more guts to talk about your own thoughts and feelings honestly. It's what I find funnier too.

Q: What are your audience reactions generally like? Anything unusual?
A: There's no such thing as a 'usual audience', that's why it's eternally fascinating to do each night. You can't really tell by looking at them either – the sweetest looking bunch can be the filthiest and vice-versa.

Q: What do you enjoy most about doing what you love?
A: The answers in your question!

Q: What have you got planned for the future?
A: More tours, hopefully filming a script I've written too.

Q: Is there anything else you would like to mention?
A: Come see me on tour and I'll tell you a whole lot more!

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