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Rob Deering

Rob Deering blends stand-up, storytelling, and live guitar, creating an experience your audience won't find anywhere else. Building soundscapes in real time, he weaves sharp comedy with genuine warmth and humanity. His shows leave audiences laughing, unexpectedly moved, and thoroughly entertained from the first riff to the final punchline.

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Rob Deering, Comedian | Musician, Writer, Runner
Rob Deering

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London, United Kingdom

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Rob Deering's biography

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  • English stand-up comedian and live loop pedal musician
  • BBC Radio and television presenter and regular contributor
  • Marathon runner raising over £150,000 for Parkinson's UK
Rob Deering is an English stand-up comedian, musician, and presenter whose guitar, loop pedal and sharp wit combine to create a genuinely singular live experience. Rob has hosted The Comedy Club on BBC Radio 4 Extra and is a regular contributor to Steve Lamacq's Roundtable on BBC Radio 6 Music. His television credits include Pointless Celebrities and Celebrity Total Wipeout on BBC One, and Comedy Rocks with Jason Manford on ITV. He is also the only person ever to have won a comedians' edition of The Weakest Link without getting a single question wrong. Rob's book Running Tracks, published by Unbound, charts how music and marathon running became a life-changing obsession. His running exploits, including over 20 marathons and more than £150,000 raised for Parkinson's UK, feed directly into his material. Rob has performed acclaimed solo shows across the UK and has become a fixture at major festivals including the Edinburgh Fringe, Latitude, Green Man, Camp Bestival, and the Udderbelly Festival. His music-themed quiz show Beat This has earned cult status among festival audiences. On stage, Rob builds layered vocal and guitar soundscapes in real time, weaving stand-up, storytelling, and live music into a show that feels both technically impressive and effortlessly warm. He also offers corporate days with podcast co-host Paul Tonkinson, bringing their Running Commentary to your team for an unforgettable interactive running experience. Combining quick wit, musical flair, and effortless audience rapport, Rob brings warmth, intelligence, and energy to every event.

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Why we recommend booking Rob

Rob Deering brings a one-of-a-kind blend of stand-up comedy, live guitar, and loop pedal wizardry to corporate and private events, creating technically dazzling shows that leave audiences laughing, moved, and genuinely inspired. Book Rob for your next event and give your team an evening they will be talking about for years to come.

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Testimonials

A fantastic performance - he had clearly listened to the brief and done his research.

Open Door Media

Highly impressive one-man soundscape powered mainly by energy and excellent guitar skills.

The Scotsman

As sharp and versatile as a Swiss Army Knife.

The Independent

The Independent

Featured Projects

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Rob Deering - Running Tracks book cover
Rob Deering - Running Tracks Radio Hour book cover

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Email rob.deering@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm Rob's availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
What is Rob Deering's stage presence like?
Rob Deering builds his live show by layering vocal harmonies and guitar parts in real time using a loop pedal, constructing soundscapes on stage while weaving stand-up and storytelling around them. This format means each performance is constructed live from scratch, giving audiences a technically demonstrable process alongside the comedy.
What topics does Rob Deering specialise in?
Rob Deering performs stand-up comedy with live guitar and loop pedal, hosts music-themed quiz formats such as Beat This, and suits festival, corporate, and after-dinner audiences. He has hosted The Comedy Club on BBC Radio 4 Extra, appeared on BBC One and ITV, and has performed at Edinburgh Fringe, Latitude, and Green Man across a career spanning more than 20 marathons run in aid of Parkinson's UK.
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