Comedy for the Curious: Competitiveness

SIAO CHAR BORS Comedy, your favourite women & queer-friendly comedy open mic night is back this 2025! Featuring an exciting range of open micers, special performances by drag artists, and our international headliner, ROBYN PERKINS (UK) bringing you an exciting blend of stand up comedy and SCIENCE in her internationally-acclaimed show COMEDY FOR THE CURIOUS.

"Enlightening & uproarious" ★★★★½ Fringefeed, 2024

"Charming & funny" ★★★★ Perth Happenings, 2024

Shaftesbury Fringe 2023 Best Comedy

Can we do life better using science? Join marine biologist turned award-winning comedian Robyn Perkins as her world touring show of stand-up comedy and science chat returns. Learn why some people keep you up 'til 5am to finish a game of Monopoly while others are happy just "trying their best", as this show is all about COMPETITIVENESS. Science has never been so useful! We'll answer questions you never knew you had!

This hilariously refreshing show features comedian Steph Chan & an expert guest (TBC) Think Have You Been Paying Attention? meets Mock the Week!

Presented by:
Robyn Perkins

American-born, UK based Robyn Perkins has taken the global comedy scene by storm, with rave reviews and awards, including winning the Best Comedy Award at Sydney Fringe in 2019 and Shaftesbury Fringe in 2023. Combining real-life stories, her affable charm, and sometimes even her background in biology, Robyn takes audiences through not only some hilarious tales but she can scientifically prove how ridiculous they are as well! Her show Mating Selection won a Weekly Comedy Award at Perth's 2020 FRINGE WORLD. She is in high demand as a comic, at clubs including Sydney Comedy Store and The Glee, Komedia, and Top Secret Comedy Club in the UK.
"smart, engaging, fun and funny." ★★★★ Chortle
“hilariously unapologetic.” ★★★★ EdFest Magazine

Mastering Crowdwork

Siao Char Bors Comedy is proud to presents its very first workshop:

Stand-Up Comedy: Mastering Crowd Work with Robyn Perkins

Take your crowd work to the next level with Robyn Perkins, a multi-award-winning, internationally acclaimed comedian. This course is designed to develop both the skills and structure needed to make audience interaction feel effortless and punchy.

In this interactive class, Robyn will teach you:

• Active Listening: How to pick up on key details from the crowd that you can incorporate into your comedy later.

• Read the Room: Learn how to assess the energy of your audience and tailor your material to fit the moment.

• Crowd work Skill Set: Explore all the techniques Robyn uses to turn crowd interactions into funny, unexpected moments.

• Structure: Crowd work isn’t just a series of quick retorts. Learn how to structure your crowd work with callbacks, connections, and layers to get the most out of your interactions.

• Build Confidence: Gain the tools and mindset to make crowd work feel natural, boosting your stage presence and comedic authority.

Whether you're new to comedy or an experienced performer, this course will help you develop your crowd work skills, enhancing your performances for both stand-up sets and MCing. Robyn has worked in top clubs around the world, including The Sydney Comedy Store, Top Secret Comedy Club, Perth Comedy Lounge, Komedia Brighton, The Comedy Store on the Road, and more. This course shares the crowd work techniques Robyn has honed over 12 years of real-world experience, combining practical lessons with hands-on exercises that get you actively involved in learning.

Space is limited due to the interactive nature of the course—sign up now and start building your crowd work muscle with one of the best MCing on the circuit.

"Enlightening & Uproarious" ★★★★½ Fringe Feed, 2024

"Educational, Informative and Entertaining" ★★★★ Three Weeks, Edinburgh, 2024

Winner: Best Comedy, Shaftesbury Fringe 2023

Join marine biologist turned award-winning comedian Robyn Perkins as her globally touring show of stand-up comedy and science chat debuts a version JUST FOR KIDS! 

Learn if the puppy look is actually fake, which animal can turn itself inside out to defend itself and what the heck a nudibranch is! Science has never been so useful!

Each day, Robyn is joined by Gavin Nicklette, cabaret artist and musical genius, playing games & music all about animals. It's comedy, science, music and games, all in one captivating performance the whole family can enjoy!

"Charming & Funny" ★★★★ Perth Happenings, 2024

Presented by:
Robyn Perkins

Robyn Perkins is a multi-award-winning, international comedian who is known on the festival circuit for weaving together science and comedy. Both the adult and kids version of her science comedy panel show Comedy for the Curious, has found critical acclaim. Based in the UK, she tours the club circuit, including The Glee and Top Secret Comedy Club.

"Enlightening & Uproarious" ★★★★½ Fringe Feed, 2024

"Educational, Informative and Entertaining" ★★★★ Three Weeks, Edinburgh, 2024

Winner: Best Comedy, Shaftesbury Fringe 2023

Join marine biologist turned award-winning comedian Robyn Perkins as her globally touring show of stand-up comedy and science chat debuts a version JUST FOR KIDS! 

Learn if the puppy look is actually fake, which animal can turn itself inside out to defend itself and what the heck a nudibranch is! Science has never been so useful!

Each day, Robyn is joined by Gavin Nicklette, cabaret artist and musical genius, playing games & music all about animals. It's comedy, science, music and games, all in one captivating performance the whole family can enjoy!

"Charming & Funny" ★★★★ Perth Happenings, 2024

Presented by:
Robyn Perkins

Robyn Perkins is a multi-award-winning, international comedian who is known on the festival circuit for weaving together science and comedy. Both the adult and kids version of her science comedy panel show Comedy for the Curious, has found critical acclaim. Based in the UK, she tours the club circuit, including The Glee and Top Secret Comedy Club.

Comedy for the Curious: Conspiracy Theories

"Enlightening & uproarious" ★★★★½ Fringefeed, 2024

"Charming & funny" ★★★★ Perth Happenings, 2024

Shaftesbury Fringe 2023 Best Comedy

Can we do life better using science? Join marine biologist turned award-winning comedian Robyn Perkins as her world touring show of stand-up comedy and science chat returns, with brand new topic, Conspiracy Theories.

Learn why some people genuinely think the earth is flat as we explore the psychology of CONSPIRACY THEORIES. We'll answer questions you never knew you had!

Each hilariously refreshing show features comedians & scientific experts: Think Have You Been Paying Attention? meets Mock the Week!

Presented by:
Robyn Perkins

American-born, UK based Robyn Perkins has taken the global comedy scene by storm, with rave reviews and awards, including winning the Best Comedy Award at Sydney Fringe in 2019 and Shaftesbury Fringe in 2023. Combining real-life stories, her affable charm, and sometimes even her background in biology, Robyn takes audiences through not only some hilarious tales but she can scientifically prove how ridiculous they are as well! Her show Mating Selection won a Weekly Comedy Award at Perth's 2020 FRINGE WORLD. She is in high demand as a comic, at clubs including Sydney Comedy Store and The Glee, Komedia, and Top Secret Comedy Club in the UK.
"smart, engaging, fun and funny." ★★★★ Chortle
“hilariously unapologetic.” ★★★★ EdFest Magazine

"Downright hilarious" ★★★★ FringeFeed, 2024

"She makes some excellent noises." ★★★★ One4Review, 2023

Winner: Best Comedy, Shaftesbury Fringe 2023.

In her latest hour of critically acclaimed stand-up, London-based comedian Robyn Perkins invites you to ask her anything, and she’ll do the rest.

Previous questions (answered truthfully) include: 'Would America be better off if it didn’t elect its own presidents?', 'Can we draft your wedding vows?' and even 'Who’s the hottest audience member?'.

Similar title, different show. Come along for a hilarious hour of ridiculous stories and TMI.

Participation is optional. But audiences can’t help getting involved in Perkins’ energetic, eclectic, and absolutely enthralling show. 

"Charming & Funny" ★★★★ Perth Happenings, 2024

Presented by:
Robyn Perkins

Robyn Perkins is a multi-award-winning, high energy comedian. She tackles some of life’s biggest and most emotionally charged topics on stage, and brings them right back to the audience with personal, relatable and hilarious real-life anecdotes. This has brought her international success, winning Sydney Fringe’s Comedy Award in 2019 as well as the Comedy Award in 2023 at The Shaftesbury Fringe.

Sydney Fringe 2019 Best in Comedy Award Winner

Shaftesbury Fringe, 2023 Best Comedy Act

Perth FRINGE WORLD 2020, Weekly Comedy Award Winner

"Enlightening & Uproarious" ★★★★½ Fringe Feed, 2024

"Educational, Informative and Entertaining" ★★★★ Three Weeks, Edinburgh, 2024

Winner: Best Comedy, Shaftesbury Fringe 2023

Join marine biologist turned award-winning comedian Robyn Perkins as her globally touring show of stand-up comedy and science chat debuts a version JUST FOR KIDS! 

Learn if the puppy look is actually fake, which animal can turn itself inside out to defend itself and what the heck a nudibranch is! Science has never been so useful!

Each day, Robyn is joined by Gavin Nicklette, cabaret artist and musical genius, playing games & music all about animals. It's comedy, science, music and games, all in one captivating performance the whole family can enjoy!

"Charming & Funny" ★★★★ Perth Happenings, 2024

Presented by:
Robyn Perkins

Robyn Perkins is a multi-award-winning, international comedian who is known on the festival circuit for weaving together science and comedy. Both the adult and kids version of her science comedy panel show Comedy for the Curious, has found critical acclaim. Based in the UK, she tours the club circuit, including The Glee and Top Secret Comedy Club.

Comedy for the Curious: Competitiveness

"Enlightening & uproarious" ★★★★½ Fringefeed, 2024

"Charming & funny" ★★★★ Perth Happenings, 2024

Shaftesbury Fringe 2023 Best Comedy

Can we do life better using science? Join marine biologist turned award-winning comedian Robyn Perkins as her world touring show of stand-up comedy and science chat returns, with the topic, Competitiveness .

Learn why some people keep you up til 5am to finish a game of Monopoly, as we hone in on COMPETITIVENESS. We'll answer questions you never knew you had!

Each hilariously refreshing show features comedians & scientific experts: Think Have You Been Paying Attention? meets Mock the Week!

Presented by:
Robyn Perkins

American-born, UK based Robyn Perkins has taken the global comedy scene by storm, with rave reviews and awards, including winning the Best Comedy Award at Sydney Fringe in 2019 and Shaftesbury Fringe in 2023. Combining real-life stories, her affable charm, and sometimes even her background in biology, Robyn takes audiences through not only some hilarious tales but she can scientifically prove how ridiculous they are as well! Her show Mating Selection won a Weekly Comedy Award at Perth's 2020 FRINGE WORLD. She is in high demand as a comic, at clubs including Sydney Comedy Store and The Glee, Komedia, and Top Secret Comedy Club in the UK.
"smart, engaging, fun and funny." ★★★★ Chortle
“hilariously unapologetic.” ★★★★ EdFest Magazine

"Enlightening & Uproarious" ★★★★½ Fringe Feed, 2024

"Educational, Informative and Entertaining" ★★★★ Three Weeks, Edinburgh, 2024

Winner: Best Comedy, Shaftesbury Fringe 2023

Join marine biologist turned award-winning comedian Robyn Perkins as her globally touring show of stand-up comedy and science chat debuts a version JUST FOR KIDS! 

Learn if the puppy look is actually fake, which animal can turn itself inside out to defend itself and what the heck a nudibranch is! Science has never been so useful!

Each day, Robyn is joined by Gavin Nicklette, cabaret artist and musical genius, playing games & music all about animals. It's comedy, science, music and games, all in one captivating performance the whole family can enjoy!

"Charming & Funny" ★★★★ Perth Happenings, 2024

Presented by:
Robyn Perkins

Robyn Perkins is a multi-award-winning, international comedian who is known on the festival circuit for weaving together science and comedy. Both the adult and kids version of her science comedy panel show Comedy for the Curious, has found critical acclaim. Based in the UK, she tours the club circuit, including The Glee and Top Secret Comedy Club.

Comedians from rivalling countries compete to be crowned the weirdest nation, based on their traditions, food and cultures. It's morris vs line dancing, thongs vs flip flops, roos vs bears.

Hosted by expat award-winning comedians Andrew Silverwood (Brit in Aus) and Robyn Perkins (US in the UK), don't miss an hour of games, comedy and wild facts. 

"An insanely fun and madcap hour, and the perfect remedy for too-serious comedy. TV executives listen up: this show needs to be made into a pilot!" ★★★★ To Do List (UK), 2023

Presented by:
Dead Funny

"Enlightening & Uproarious" ★★★★½ Fringe Feed, 2024

"Educational, Informative and Entertaining" ★★★★ Three Weeks, Edinburgh, 2024

Winner: Best Comedy, Shaftesbury Fringe 2023

Join marine biologist turned award-winning comedian Robyn Perkins as her globally touring show of stand-up comedy and science chat debuts a version JUST FOR KIDS! 

Learn if the puppy look is actually fake, which animal can turn itself inside out to defend itself and what the heck a nudibranch is! Science has never been so useful!

Each day, Robyn is joined by Gavin Nicklette, cabaret artist and musical genius, playing games & music all about animals. It's comedy, science, music and games, all in one captivating performance the whole family can enjoy!

"Charming & Funny" ★★★★ Perth Happenings, 2024

Presented by:
Robyn Perkins

Robyn Perkins is a multi-award-winning, international comedian who is known on the festival circuit for weaving together science and comedy. Both the adult and kids version of her science comedy panel show Comedy for the Curious, has found critical acclaim. Based in the UK, she tours the club circuit, including The Glee and Top Secret Comedy Club.

"Downright hilarious" ★★★★ FringeFeed, 2024

"She makes some excellent noises." ★★★★ One4Review, 2023

Winner: Best Comedy, Shaftesbury Fringe 2023.

In her latest hour of critically acclaimed stand-up, London-based comedian Robyn Perkins invites you to ask her anything, and she’ll do the rest.

Previous questions (answered truthfully) include: 'Would America be better off if it didn’t elect its own presidents?', 'Can we draft your wedding vows?' and even 'Who’s the hottest audience member?'.

Similar title, different show. Come along for a hilarious hour of ridiculous stories and TMI.

Participation is optional. But audiences can’t help getting involved in Perkins’ energetic, eclectic, and absolutely enthralling show. 

"Charming & Funny" ★★★★ Perth Happenings, 2024

Presented by:
Robyn Perkins

Robyn Perkins is a multi-award-winning, high energy comedian. She tackles some of life’s biggest and most emotionally charged topics on stage, and brings them right back to the audience with personal, relatable and hilarious real-life anecdotes. This has brought her international success, winning Sydney Fringe’s Comedy Award in 2019 as well as the Comedy Award in 2023 at The Shaftesbury Fringe.

Sydney Fringe 2019 Best in Comedy Award Winner

Shaftesbury Fringe, 2023 Best Comedy Act

Perth FRINGE WORLD 2020, Weekly Comedy Award Winner

Comedians from rivalling countries compete to be crowned the weirdest nation, based on their traditions, food and cultures. It's morris vs line dancing, thongs vs flip flops, roos vs bears.

Hosted by expat award-winning comedians Andrew Silverwood (Brit in Aus) and Robyn Perkins (US in the UK), don't miss an hour of games, comedy and wild facts. 

"An insanely fun and madcap hour, and the perfect remedy for too-serious comedy. TV executives listen up: this show needs to be made into a pilot!" ★★★★ To Do List (UK), 2023

Presented by:
Dead Funny

"Enlightening & Uproarious" ★★★★½ Fringe Feed, 2024

"Educational, Informative and Entertaining" ★★★★ Three Weeks, Edinburgh, 2024

Winner: Best Comedy, Shaftesbury Fringe 2023

Join marine biologist turned award-winning comedian Robyn Perkins as her globally touring show of stand-up comedy and science chat debuts a version JUST FOR KIDS! 

Learn if the puppy look is actually fake, which animal can turn itself inside out to defend itself and what the heck a nudibranch is! Science has never been so useful!

Each day, Robyn is joined by Gavin Nicklette, cabaret artist and musical genius, playing games & music all about animals. It's comedy, science, music and games, all in one captivating performance the whole family can enjoy!

"Charming & Funny" ★★★★ Perth Happenings, 2024

Presented by:
Robyn Perkins

Robyn Perkins is a multi-award-winning, international comedian who is known on the festival circuit for weaving together science and comedy. Both the adult and kids version of her science comedy panel show Comedy for the Curious, has found critical acclaim. Based in the UK, she tours the club circuit, including The Glee and Top Secret Comedy Club.

"Downright hilarious" ★★★★ FringeFeed, 2024

"She makes some excellent noises." ★★★★ One4Review, 2023

Winner: Best Comedy, Shaftesbury Fringe 2023.

In her latest hour of critically acclaimed stand-up, London-based comedian Robyn Perkins invites you to ask her anything, and she’ll do the rest.

Previous questions (answered truthfully) include: 'Would America be better off if it didn’t elect its own presidents?', 'Can we draft your wedding vows?' and even 'Who’s the hottest audience member?'.

Similar title, different show. Come along for a hilarious hour of ridiculous stories and TMI.

Participation is optional. But audiences can’t help getting involved in Perkins’ energetic, eclectic, and absolutely enthralling show. 

"Charming & Funny" ★★★★ Perth Happenings, 2024

Presented by:
Robyn Perkins

Robyn Perkins is a multi-award-winning, high energy comedian. She tackles some of life’s biggest and most emotionally charged topics on stage, and brings them right back to the audience with personal, relatable and hilarious real-life anecdotes. This has brought her international success, winning Sydney Fringe’s Comedy Award in 2019 as well as the Comedy Award in 2023 at The Shaftesbury Fringe.

Sydney Fringe 2019 Best in Comedy Award Winner

Shaftesbury Fringe, 2023 Best Comedy Act

Perth FRINGE WORLD 2020, Weekly Comedy Award Winner

Comedy for the Curious: Conspiracy Theories

"Enlightening & uproarious" ★★★★½ Fringefeed, 2024

"Charming & funny" ★★★★ Perth Happenings, 2024

Shaftesbury Fringe 2023 Best Comedy

Can we do life better using science? Join marine biologist turned award-winning comedian Robyn Perkins as her world touring show of stand-up comedy and science chat returns, with brand new topic, Conspiracy Theories.

Learn why some people genuinely think the earth is flat as we explore the psychology of CONSPIRACY THEORIES. We'll answer questions you never knew you had!

Each hilariously refreshing show features comedians & scientific experts: Think Have You Been Paying Attention? meets Mock the Week!

Presented by:
Robyn Perkins

American-born, UK based Robyn Perkins has taken the global comedy scene by storm, with rave reviews and awards, including winning the Best Comedy Award at Sydney Fringe in 2019 and Shaftesbury Fringe in 2023. Combining real-life stories, her affable charm, and sometimes even her background in biology, Robyn takes audiences through not only some hilarious tales but she can scientifically prove how ridiculous they are as well! Her show Mating Selection won a Weekly Comedy Award at Perth's 2020 FRINGE WORLD. She is in high demand as a comic, at clubs including Sydney Comedy Store and The Glee, Komedia, and Top Secret Comedy Club in the UK.
"smart, engaging, fun and funny." ★★★★ Chortle
“hilariously unapologetic.” ★★★★ EdFest Magazine

"Enlightening & Uproarious" ★★★★½ Fringe Feed, 2024

"Educational, Informative and Entertaining" ★★★★ Three Weeks, Edinburgh, 2024

Winner: Best Comedy, Shaftesbury Fringe 2023

Join marine biologist turned award-winning comedian Robyn Perkins as her globally touring show of stand-up comedy and science chat debuts a version JUST FOR KIDS! 

Learn if the puppy look is actually fake, which animal can turn itself inside out to defend itself and what the heck a nudibranch is! Science has never been so useful!

Each day, Robyn is joined by Gavin Nicklette, cabaret artist and musical genius, playing games & music all about animals. It's comedy, science, music and games, all in one captivating performance the whole family can enjoy!

"Charming & Funny" ★★★★ Perth Happenings, 2024

Presented by:
Robyn Perkins

Robyn Perkins is a multi-award-winning, international comedian who is known on the festival circuit for weaving together science and comedy. Both the adult and kids version of her science comedy panel show Comedy for the Curious, has found critical acclaim. Based in the UK, she tours the club circuit, including The Glee and Top Secret Comedy Club.

"Downright hilarious" ★★★★ FringeFeed, 2024

"She makes some excellent noises." ★★★★ One4Review, 2023

Winner: Best Comedy, Shaftesbury Fringe 2023.

In her latest hour of critically acclaimed stand-up, London-based comedian Robyn Perkins invites you to ask her anything, and she’ll do the rest.

Previous questions (answered truthfully) include: 'Would America be better off if it didn’t elect its own presidents?', 'Can we draft your wedding vows?' and even 'Who’s the hottest audience member?'.

Similar title, different show. Come along for a hilarious hour of ridiculous stories and TMI.

Participation is optional. But audiences can’t help getting involved in Perkins’ energetic, eclectic, and absolutely enthralling show. 

"Charming & Funny" ★★★★ Perth Happenings, 2024

Presented by:
Robyn Perkins

Robyn Perkins is a multi-award-winning, high energy comedian. She tackles some of life’s biggest and most emotionally charged topics on stage, and brings them right back to the audience with personal, relatable and hilarious real-life anecdotes. This has brought her international success, winning Sydney Fringe’s Comedy Award in 2019 as well as the Comedy Award in 2023 at The Shaftesbury Fringe.

Sydney Fringe 2019 Best in Comedy Award Winner

Shaftesbury Fringe, 2023 Best Comedy Act

Perth FRINGE WORLD 2020, Weekly Comedy Award Winner

Comedians from rivalling countries compete to be crowned the weirdest nation, based on their traditions, food and cultures. It's morris vs line dancing, thongs vs flip flops, roos vs bears.

Hosted by expat award-winning comedians Andrew Silverwood (Brit in Aus) and Robyn Perkins (US in the UK), don't miss an hour of games, comedy and wild facts. 

"An insanely fun and madcap hour, and the perfect remedy for too-serious comedy. TV executives listen up: this show needs to be made into a pilot!" ★★★★ To Do List (UK), 2023

Presented by:
Dead Funny

Comedy for the Curious: Competitiveness

"Enlightening & uproarious" ★★★★½ Fringefeed, 2024

"Charming & funny" ★★★★ Perth Happenings, 2024

Shaftesbury Fringe 2023 Best Comedy

Can we do life better using science? Join marine biologist turned award-winning comedian Robyn Perkins as her world touring show of stand-up comedy and science chat returns, with the topic, Competitiveness .

Learn why some people keep you up til 5am to finish a game of Monopoly, as we hone in on COMPETITIVENESS. We'll answer questions you never knew you had!

Each hilariously refreshing show features comedians & scientific experts: Think Have You Been Paying Attention? meets Mock the Week!

Presented by:
Robyn Perkins

American-born, UK based Robyn Perkins has taken the global comedy scene by storm, with rave reviews and awards, including winning the Best Comedy Award at Sydney Fringe in 2019 and Shaftesbury Fringe in 2023. Combining real-life stories, her affable charm, and sometimes even her background in biology, Robyn takes audiences through not only some hilarious tales but she can scientifically prove how ridiculous they are as well! Her show Mating Selection won a Weekly Comedy Award at Perth's 2020 FRINGE WORLD. She is in high demand as a comic, at clubs including Sydney Comedy Store and The Glee, Komedia, and Top Secret Comedy Club in the UK.
"smart, engaging, fun and funny." ★★★★ Chortle
“hilariously unapologetic.” ★★★★ EdFest Magazine

Comedians from rivalling countries compete to be crowned the weirdest nation, based on their traditions, food and cultures. It's morris vs line dancing, thongs vs flip flops, roos vs bears.

Hosted by expat award-winning comedians Andrew Silverwood (Brit in Aus) and Robyn Perkins (US in the UK), don't miss an hour of games, comedy and wild facts. 

"An insanely fun and madcap hour, and the perfect remedy for too-serious comedy. TV executives listen up: this show needs to be made into a pilot!" ★★★★ To Do List (UK), 2023

Presented by:
Dead Funny

Comedy for the Curious: Conspiracy Theories

"Enlightening & uproarious" ★★★★½ Fringefeed, 2024

"Charming & funny" ★★★★ Perth Happenings, 2024

Shaftesbury Fringe 2023 Best Comedy

Can we do life better using science? Join marine biologist turned award-winning comedian Robyn Perkins as her world touring show of stand-up comedy and science chat returns, with brand new topic, Conspiracy Theories.

Learn why some people genuinely think the earth is flat as we explore the psychology of CONSPIRACY THEORIES. We'll answer questions you never knew you had!

Each hilariously refreshing show features comedians & scientific experts: Think Have You Been Paying Attention? meets Mock the Week!

Presented by:
Robyn Perkins

American-born, UK based Robyn Perkins has taken the global comedy scene by storm, with rave reviews and awards, including winning the Best Comedy Award at Sydney Fringe in 2019 and Shaftesbury Fringe in 2023. Combining real-life stories, her affable charm, and sometimes even her background in biology, Robyn takes audiences through not only some hilarious tales but she can scientifically prove how ridiculous they are as well! Her show Mating Selection won a Weekly Comedy Award at Perth's 2020 FRINGE WORLD. She is in high demand as a comic, at clubs including Sydney Comedy Store and The Glee, Komedia, and Top Secret Comedy Club in the UK.
"smart, engaging, fun and funny." ★★★★ Chortle
“hilariously unapologetic.” ★★★★ EdFest Magazine

Comedy for the Curious: Competitiveness

"Enlightening & uproarious" ★★★★½ Fringefeed, 2024

"Charming & funny" ★★★★ Perth Happenings, 2024

Shaftesbury Fringe 2023 Best Comedy

Can we do life better using science? Join marine biologist turned award-winning comedian Robyn Perkins as her world touring show of stand-up comedy and science chat returns, with the topic, Competitiveness .

Learn why some people keep you up til 5am to finish a game of Monopoly, as we hone in on COMPETITIVENESS. We'll answer questions you never knew you had!

Each hilariously refreshing show features comedians & scientific experts: Think Have You Been Paying Attention? meets Mock the Week!

Presented by:
Robyn Perkins

American-born, UK based Robyn Perkins has taken the global comedy scene by storm, with rave reviews and awards, including winning the Best Comedy Award at Sydney Fringe in 2019 and Shaftesbury Fringe in 2023. Combining real-life stories, her affable charm, and sometimes even her background in biology, Robyn takes audiences through not only some hilarious tales but she can scientifically prove how ridiculous they are as well! Her show Mating Selection won a Weekly Comedy Award at Perth's 2020 FRINGE WORLD. She is in high demand as a comic, at clubs including Sydney Comedy Store and The Glee, Komedia, and Top Secret Comedy Club in the UK.
"smart, engaging, fun and funny." ★★★★ Chortle
“hilariously unapologetic.” ★★★★ EdFest Magazine

SHRINK WRAPPED: A Psychologist Analyses Comedians, Live on Stage

Ever wondered what makes comedians tick? Or why they can't stop talking about their mums? Finally, a show that puts funny people on the couch – literally!

Join award-winning science comedian Robyn Perkins and actual-real-life psychologist Dr. Ruchi Sinha for the most entertaining therapy sessions you'll ever witness. Watch as brave (and thus-far undiagnosed) guest comedians perform their best material, before submitting themselves to gentle psychological probing in front of a live audience. Don't worry, we've got more safe words than a BDSM convention!

Discover how childhood trauma becomes comedy gold, and see what happens when you mix professional analysis with professional attention-seeking.

From attachment issues to defence mechanisms, we'll unpack more baggage than an airport carousel!

Comedy for the Curious: 2025

★★★★½ "Enlightening & uproarious" FringeFeed 2024

★★★★ "Charming & funny" Perth Happenings 2024

Shaftesbury Fringe 2023 Best in Comedy

Can we do life better using science? Join marine biologist turned award-winning comedian Robyn Perkins as her world touring show of stand-up comedy and science chat returns, with two brand new topics.

Learn why some people keep you up till 5am to finish a game of Monopoly, as we hone in on COMPETITIVENESS. Or why some people genuinely think the earth is flat as we explore the psychology of CONSPIRACY THEORIES. We'll answer questions you never knew you had!

Each hilariously refreshing show features comedians & scientific experts: Think Have You Been Paying Attention? meets Mock the Week!

All participation is optional. For specific guests and topics, please refer to our social media or website.

SHRINK WRAPPED: A Psychologist Analyses Comedians, Live on Stage

Ever wondered what makes comedians tick? Or why they can't stop talking about their mums? Finally, a show that puts funny people on the couch – literally!

Join award-winning science comedian Robyn Perkins and actual-real-life psychologist Dr. Ruchi Sinha for the most entertaining therapy sessions you'll ever witness. Watch as brave (and thus-far undiagnosed) guest comedians perform their best material, before submitting themselves to gentle psychological probing in front of a live audience. Don't worry, we've got more safe words than a BDSM convention!

Discover how childhood trauma becomes comedy gold, and see what happens when you mix professional analysis with professional attention-seeking.

From attachment issues to defence mechanisms, we'll unpack more baggage than an airport carousel!

Comedy for the Curious: 2025

★★★★½ "Enlightening & uproarious" FringeFeed 2024

★★★★ "Charming & funny" Perth Happenings 2024

Shaftesbury Fringe 2023 Best in Comedy

Can we do life better using science? Join marine biologist turned award-winning comedian Robyn Perkins as her world touring show of stand-up comedy and science chat returns, with two brand new topics.

Learn why some people keep you up till 5am to finish a game of Monopoly, as we hone in on COMPETITIVENESS. Or why some people genuinely think the earth is flat as we explore the psychology of CONSPIRACY THEORIES. We'll answer questions you never knew you had!

Each hilariously refreshing show features comedians & scientific experts: Think Have You Been Paying Attention? meets Mock the Week!

All participation is optional. For specific guests and topics, please refer to our social media or website.

SHRINK WRAPPED: A Psychologist Analyses Comedians, Live on Stage

Ever wondered what makes comedians tick? Or why they can't stop talking about their mums? Finally, a show that puts funny people on the couch – literally!

Join award-winning science comedian Robyn Perkins and actual-real-life psychologist Dr. Ruchi Sinha for the most entertaining therapy sessions you'll ever witness. Watch as brave (and thus-far undiagnosed) guest comedians perform their best material, before submitting themselves to gentle psychological probing in front of a live audience. Don't worry, we've got more safe words than a BDSM convention!

Discover how childhood trauma becomes comedy gold, and see what happens when you mix professional analysis with professional attention-seeking.

From attachment issues to defence mechanisms, we'll unpack more baggage than an airport carousel!

SHRINK WRAPPED: A Psychologist Analyses Comedians, Live on Stage

Ever wondered what makes comedians tick? Or why they can't stop talking about their mums? Finally, a show that puts funny people on the couch – literally!

Join award-winning science comedian Robyn Perkins and actual-real-life psychologist Dr. Ruchi Sinha for the most entertaining therapy sessions you'll ever witness. Watch as brave (and thus-far undiagnosed) guest comedians perform their best material, before submitting themselves to gentle psychological probing in front of a live audience. Don't worry, we've got more safe words than a BDSM convention!

Discover how childhood trauma becomes comedy gold, and see what happens when you mix professional analysis with professional attention-seeking.

From attachment issues to defence mechanisms, we'll unpack more baggage than an airport carousel!

SHRINK WRAPPED: A Psychologist Analyses Comedians, Live on Stage

Ever wondered what makes comedians tick? Or why they can't stop talking about their mums? Finally, a show that puts funny people on the couch – literally!

Join award-winning science comedian Robyn Perkins and actual-real-life psychologist Dr. Ruchi Sinha for the most entertaining therapy sessions you'll ever witness. Watch as brave (and thus-far undiagnosed) guest comedians perform their best material, before submitting themselves to gentle psychological probing in front of a live audience. Don't worry, we've got more safe words than a BDSM convention!

Discover how childhood trauma becomes comedy gold, and see what happens when you mix professional analysis with professional attention-seeking.

From attachment issues to defence mechanisms, we'll unpack more baggage than an airport carousel!

SHRINK WRAPPED: A Psychologist Analyses Comedians, Live on Stage

Ever wondered what makes comedians tick? Or why they can't stop talking about their mums? Finally, a show that puts funny people on the couch – literally!

Join award-winning science comedian Robyn Perkins and actual-real-life psychologist Dr. Ruchi Sinha for the most entertaining therapy sessions you'll ever witness. Watch as brave (and thus-far undiagnosed) guest comedians perform their best material, before submitting themselves to gentle psychological probing in front of a live audience. Don't worry, we've got more safe words than a BDSM convention!

Discover how childhood trauma becomes comedy gold, and see what happens when you mix professional analysis with professional attention-seeking.

From attachment issues to defence mechanisms, we'll unpack more baggage than an airport carousel!

Comedy for the Curious: 2025

★★★★½ "Enlightening & uproarious" FringeFeed 2024

★★★★ "Charming & funny" Perth Happenings 2024

Shaftesbury Fringe 2023 Best in Comedy

Can we do life better using science? Join marine biologist turned award-winning comedian Robyn Perkins as her world touring show of stand-up comedy and science chat returns, with two brand new topics.

Learn why some people keep you up till 5am to finish a game of Monopoly, as we hone in on COMPETITIVENESS. Or why some people genuinely think the earth is flat as we explore the psychology of CONSPIRACY THEORIES. We'll answer questions you never knew you had!

Each hilariously refreshing show features comedians & scientific experts: Think Have You Been Paying Attention? meets Mock the Week!

All participation is optional. For specific guests and topics, please refer to our social media or website.

★★★★½ "Enlightening & Uproarious" Fringe Feed, 2024

★★★★ "Educational, Informative and Entertaining" Three Weeks, Edinburgh, 2024

Winner: Best Comedy, Shaftesbury Fringe 2023

Join marine biologist turned award-winning comedian Robyn Perkins for her brand new, globally touring show of stand-up comedy and science fun...JUST FOR KIDS! 

Learn if the puppy look is actually fake, which animal can turn itself inside out to defend itself and what the heck a nudibranch is! Science has never been so useful!

Each day, Robyn is joined by cabaret artist Gavin Nicklette (or a guest comedian), for the animal games, animal music and cool animal facts!

It's comedy, science, music and games, all in one captivating performance the whole family can enjoy!

★★★★ "Charming & Funny" Perth Happenings, 2024

Workshop incursions available for schools upon request. Contact Schools Program Coordinator at schools@adelaidefringe.com.au.

Comedy for the Curious: 2025

★★★★½ "Enlightening & uproarious" FringeFeed 2024

★★★★ "Charming & funny" Perth Happenings 2024

Shaftesbury Fringe 2023 Best in Comedy

Can we do life better using science? Join marine biologist turned award-winning comedian Robyn Perkins as her world touring show of stand-up comedy and science chat returns, with two brand new topics.

Learn why some people keep you up till 5am to finish a game of Monopoly, as we hone in on COMPETITIVENESS. Or why some people genuinely think the earth is flat as we explore the psychology of CONSPIRACY THEORIES. We'll answer questions you never knew you had!

Each hilariously refreshing show features comedians & scientific experts: Think Have You Been Paying Attention? meets Mock the Week!

All participation is optional. For specific guests and topics, please refer to our social media or website.

★★★★½ "Enlightening & Uproarious" Fringe Feed, 2024

★★★★ "Educational, Informative and Entertaining" Three Weeks, Edinburgh, 2024

Winner: Best Comedy, Shaftesbury Fringe 2023

Join marine biologist turned award-winning comedian Robyn Perkins for her brand new, globally touring show of stand-up comedy and science fun...JUST FOR KIDS! 

Learn if the puppy look is actually fake, which animal can turn itself inside out to defend itself and what the heck a nudibranch is! Science has never been so useful!

Each day, Robyn is joined by cabaret artist Gavin Nicklette (or a guest comedian), for the animal games, animal music and cool animal facts!

It's comedy, science, music and games, all in one captivating performance the whole family can enjoy!

★★★★ "Charming & Funny" Perth Happenings, 2024

Workshop incursions available for schools upon request. Contact Schools Program Coordinator at schools@adelaidefringe.com.au.

Comedy for the Curious: 2025

★★★★½ "Enlightening & uproarious" FringeFeed 2024

★★★★ "Charming & funny" Perth Happenings 2024

Shaftesbury Fringe 2023 Best in Comedy

Can we do life better using science? Join marine biologist turned award-winning comedian Robyn Perkins as her world touring show of stand-up comedy and science chat returns, with two brand new topics.

Learn why some people keep you up till 5am to finish a game of Monopoly, as we hone in on COMPETITIVENESS. Or why some people genuinely think the earth is flat as we explore the psychology of CONSPIRACY THEORIES. We'll answer questions you never knew you had!

Each hilariously refreshing show features comedians & scientific experts: Think Have You Been Paying Attention? meets Mock the Week!

All participation is optional. For specific guests and topics, please refer to our social media or website.

★★★★½ "Enlightening & Uproarious" Fringe Feed, 2024

★★★★ "Educational, Informative and Entertaining" Three Weeks, Edinburgh, 2024

Winner: Best Comedy, Shaftesbury Fringe 2023

Join marine biologist turned award-winning comedian Robyn Perkins for her brand new, globally touring show of stand-up comedy and science fun...JUST FOR KIDS! 

Learn if the puppy look is actually fake, which animal can turn itself inside out to defend itself and what the heck a nudibranch is! Science has never been so useful!

Each day, Robyn is joined by cabaret artist Gavin Nicklette (or a guest comedian), for the animal games, animal music and cool animal facts!

It's comedy, science, music and games, all in one captivating performance the whole family can enjoy!

★★★★ "Charming & Funny" Perth Happenings, 2024

Workshop incursions available for schools upon request. Contact Schools Program Coordinator at schools@adelaidefringe.com.au.

★★★★½ "Enlightening & Uproarious" Fringe Feed, 2024

★★★★ "Educational, Informative and Entertaining" Three Weeks, Edinburgh, 2024

Winner: Best Comedy, Shaftesbury Fringe 2023

Join marine biologist turned award-winning comedian Robyn Perkins for her brand new, globally touring show of stand-up comedy and science fun...JUST FOR KIDS! 

Learn if the puppy look is actually fake, which animal can turn itself inside out to defend itself and what the heck a nudibranch is! Science has never been so useful!

Each day, Robyn is joined by cabaret artist Gavin Nicklette (or a guest comedian), for the animal games, animal music and cool animal facts!

It's comedy, science, music and games, all in one captivating performance the whole family can enjoy!

★★★★ "Charming & Funny" Perth Happenings, 2024

Workshop incursions available for schools upon request. Contact Schools Program Coordinator at schools@adelaidefringe.com.au.

★★★★½ "Enlightening & Uproarious" Fringe Feed, 2024

★★★★ "Educational, Informative and Entertaining" Three Weeks, Edinburgh, 2024

Winner: Best Comedy, Shaftesbury Fringe 2023

Join marine biologist turned award-winning comedian Robyn Perkins for her brand new, globally touring show of stand-up comedy and science fun...JUST FOR KIDS! 

Learn if the puppy look is actually fake, which animal can turn itself inside out to defend itself and what the heck a nudibranch is! Science has never been so useful!

Each day, Robyn is joined by cabaret artist Gavin Nicklette (or a guest comedian), for the animal games, animal music and cool animal facts!

It's comedy, science, music and games, all in one captivating performance the whole family can enjoy!

★★★★ "Charming & Funny" Perth Happenings, 2024

Workshop incursions available for schools upon request. Contact Schools Program Coordinator at schools@adelaidefringe.com.au.

Comedy for the Curious: 2025

★★★★½ "Enlightening & uproarious" FringeFeed 2024

★★★★ "Charming & funny" Perth Happenings 2024

Shaftesbury Fringe 2023 Best in Comedy

Can we do life better using science? Join marine biologist turned award-winning comedian Robyn Perkins as her world touring show of stand-up comedy and science chat returns, with two brand new topics.

Learn why some people keep you up till 5am to finish a game of Monopoly, as we hone in on COMPETITIVENESS. Or why some people genuinely think the earth is flat as we explore the psychology of CONSPIRACY THEORIES. We'll answer questions you never knew you had!

Each hilariously refreshing show features comedians & scientific experts: Think Have You Been Paying Attention? meets Mock the Week!

All participation is optional. For specific guests and topics, please refer to our social media or website.

Comedy for the Curious: 2025

★★★★½ "Enlightening & uproarious" FringeFeed 2024

★★★★ "Charming & funny" Perth Happenings 2024

Shaftesbury Fringe 2023 Best in Comedy

Can we do life better using science? Join marine biologist turned award-winning comedian Robyn Perkins as her world touring show of stand-up comedy and science chat returns, with two brand new topics.

Learn why some people keep you up till 5am to finish a game of Monopoly, as we hone in on COMPETITIVENESS. Or why some people genuinely think the earth is flat as we explore the psychology of CONSPIRACY THEORIES. We'll answer questions you never knew you had!

Each hilariously refreshing show features comedians & scientific experts: Think Have You Been Paying Attention? meets Mock the Week!

All participation is optional. For specific guests and topics, please refer to our social media or website.

SHRINK WRAPPED: A Psychologist Analyses Comedians, Live on Stage

Ever wondered what makes comedians tick? Or why they can't stop talking about their mums? Finally, a show that puts funny people on the couch – literally!

Join award-winning science comedian Robyn Perkins and actual-real-life psychologist Dr. Ruchi Sinha for the most entertaining therapy sessions you'll ever witness. Watch as brave (and thus-far undiagnosed) guest comedians perform their best material, before submitting themselves to gentle psychological probing in front of a live audience. Don't worry, we've got more safe words than a BDSM convention!

Discover how childhood trauma becomes comedy gold, and see what happens when you mix professional analysis with professional attention-seeking.

From attachment issues to defence mechanisms, we'll unpack more baggage than an airport carousel!

★★★★½ "Enlightening & Uproarious" Fringe Feed, 2024

★★★★ "Educational, Informative and Entertaining" Three Weeks, Edinburgh, 2024

Winner: Best Comedy, Shaftesbury Fringe 2023

Join marine biologist turned award-winning comedian Robyn Perkins for her brand new, globally touring show of stand-up comedy and science fun...JUST FOR KIDS! 

Learn if the puppy look is actually fake, which animal can turn itself inside out to defend itself and what the heck a nudibranch is! Science has never been so useful!

Each day, Robyn is joined by cabaret artist Gavin Nicklette (or a guest comedian), for the animal games, animal music and cool animal facts!

It's comedy, science, music and games, all in one captivating performance the whole family can enjoy!

★★★★ "Charming & Funny" Perth Happenings, 2024

Workshop incursions available for schools upon request. Contact Schools Program Coordinator at schools@adelaidefringe.com.au.

★★★★½ "Enlightening & Uproarious" Fringe Feed, 2024

★★★★ "Educational, Informative and Entertaining" Three Weeks, Edinburgh, 2024

Winner: Best Comedy, Shaftesbury Fringe 2023

Join marine biologist turned award-winning comedian Robyn Perkins for her brand new, globally touring show of stand-up comedy and science fun...JUST FOR KIDS! 

Learn if the puppy look is actually fake, which animal can turn itself inside out to defend itself and what the heck a nudibranch is! Science has never been so useful!

Each day, Robyn is joined by cabaret artist Gavin Nicklette (or a guest comedian), for the animal games, animal music and cool animal facts!

It's comedy, science, music and games, all in one captivating performance the whole family can enjoy!

★★★★ "Charming & Funny" Perth Happenings, 2024

Workshop incursions available for schools upon request. Contact Schools Program Coordinator at schools@adelaidefringe.com.au.