RobWords Live
RobWords Live is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Assembly George Square Studios. It has 11 performances listed, running from Thu 6 Aug, 20:10 to Sun 16 Aug, 20:10. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
Why don't we spell things the way we say them? Why is English full of words pilfered and purloined from other languages? Rob is here to unlock the true wackiness of words and why we speak the way we do. From the origins of silent letters, to why some terms have a multitude of meanings; all of your etymological enigmas will be solved. So, whether it's contranyms, homophones or portmanteaus that float your linguistic boat, be sure to join us!
Details
- Venue: Assembly George Square Studios
- Space: Studio Three
- Genre: COMEDY, Historical, Talk
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - ENGLAND
- Running time: 60 minutes
- Room size: about 250 seats (Studio Three) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 11, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: lift
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: There is an alternative entrance used for the lift access which FOH will assist and guide with.If not taking the accessible route there are 6 steps up into the performance space. Wheelchair access type:Lift (Building Lift) Stairs: 6 - 10 Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.
What the reviewers said
We have captured 2 published reviews and 27 audience reviews for this show from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe’s own listing. The excerpts below are the reviewers’ words, not ours — follow each link for the full review.
RobWords is the man behind one of the great YouTube channels for word nerds. In his Edinburgh Fringe debut, he presents structured highlights from a range of his videos to talk us through the history of the English…
He’s a popular guy, this Mr Words. Almost a million etymology geeks follow his YouTube channel where he imparts wit and wisdom on all things language.
— The List
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Thu 6 Aug, 20:10 — Already performed — £11.00
- Fri 7 Aug, 20:10 — Already performed — £18.00
- Sat 8 Aug, 20:10 — Already performed — £18.00
- Sun 9 Aug, 20:10 — Already performed — £18.00
- Mon 10 Aug, 20:10 — Already performed — £18.00
- Tue 11 Aug, 20:10 — Already performed — £18.00
- Wed 12 Aug, 20:10 — Already performed — £16.00
- Thu 13 Aug, 20:10 — Already performed — £16.00
- Fri 14 Aug, 20:10 — Already performed — £18.00
- Sat 15 Aug, 20:10 — Already performed — £18.00
- Sun 16 Aug, 20:10 — Already performed — £18.00