Marjolein Robertson

Marjolein Robertson

Shetland born and raised comedian who performed her first Edinburgh Fringe run in 2016, despite only having a few gigs under her belt. She was nominated for the  (ISH) Edinburgh Comedy Award last year and has also reached the final of Funny Women  and the  BBC New Comedy Awards. She regularly appears on BBC Radio Scotland’s Breaking The News
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Marjolein Robertson to release her first stand-up special

Marj was 'written for those affected by abusive relationships'

Shetland-born stand-up Marjolein Robertson is to release her first stand-up show  as a free YouTube special on Sunday.

Marj – which she first performed at the 2023 Edinburgh Fringe – mixes comedy routines and a magical Shetland folktale to reveal a story of domestic abuse.

The comic says the show ‘fuelled a dialogue for those who have been in abusive relationships’ and hopes it can help others in similar situations.

She said: ‘There is a sudden shift in the show, the pacing changes, the style, but it’s written for those who are affected. I worked through the latter section with a therapist to ensure it provides hope for anyone watching. 

‘I myself was overwhelmed by the responses to this show at the Fringe and on tour. Every day afterwards I was approached by those who, heartbreakingly, had similar stories. I just hope this can help people. And also, provide a laugh. That too.’

Robertson was a finalist in Channel 4’s Sean Lock Comedy Awards last year, as well as in the BBC New Comedy Awards 2022 and is a regular panellist on BBC Radio Scotland’s Breaking The News 

Marj will be available to stream on her YouTube channel from 9am on Sunday, and read our four-star review of the Fringe show here.

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Published: 31 Jan 2025

Past Shows

Edinburgh Fringe 2017

Marjolein Robertson: Relations


Edinburgh Fringe 2018

Marjolein Robertson: It's Time


Edinburgh Fringe 2023

Marjolein Robertson: Marj


Edinburgh Fringe 2024

Marjolein Robertson: O


Edinburgh Fringe 2025

Marjolein Robertson: Lein


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