A captivating and surreal comedy about the heights of motivational speaking
Comedian Rob Auton returns to the Edinburgh Fringe with his new show CAN, the story of a man called CAN. In this comedy storytelling experience, CAN regales us with the tale of his rise to become the world’s leading motivational speaker. CAN’s career as a motivational speaker began small with postmen and kettlebells, moving through schools and workplaces, until he finally reaches the heights of a truly unforgettable weekend away to achieve world peace.
Starting with a voice over from CAN’s parents, the surreal tone of the performance is established from the outset. This may be Rob’s first fictional character show, but it is still full of the dry wit and straight to the point humour that usually underpins his performances. In fact, this character gave him room to explore a whole new side to storytelling that paid off with a room that avidly followed the rise and fall of CAN.
This show covers the shared experiences of humanity using surreal anecdotes and simple observations that chime with the audience in a way that is truly unique. Rob’s pairing of sincerity and humour creates a show that is both poignant and laugh out loud funny. In the end, CAN achieved his goal at the Edinburgh Fringe, motivating and uplifting a grateful audience.
Rob Auton: CAN (An Hour-Long Story) is at the Edinburgh Fringe until 24th August at Assembly Roxy, Upstairs. Buy your tickets here: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/rob-auton-can-an-hour-long-story