John Robertson’s: The Dark Room
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This upcoming show at The Sugar Club brings together a line-up of award-winning talent, including John Robertson's acclaimed production *The Dark Room*. Having secured top accolades such as the Best-Reviewed Comedy title at Edinburgh Fringe 2025 and the Chortle Award, the performers offer a blend of sharp observation and consistent laughter. As a former winner and runner-up in major comedy competitions, the acts promise an evening of high-quality material rather than mere entertainment. The event is free to attend for those wishing to witness this celebrated collection of stories.
Best-Reviewed Comedy of Edinburgh Fringe 2025 (British Comedy Guide)
WINNER Chortle Award
RUNNER- UP NextUp Biggest Award in Comedy
NOMINATED Best International Show New Zealand Comedy Festival 2025
VIRAL AS HELL TikTok, Instagram
SOLD OUT – Edinburgh Fringe 2019 – 2025
Welcome to John Robertson’s THE DARK ROOM – the legendary interactive comedy show that fuses improv, crowdwork and gaming to create an insane live-action videogame!
“An hilarious, participatory cult classic”
Neil Patrick Harris
“hilarious game show”
Independent
★★★★
“A Rocky Horror for nerds… reader, I howled”
Telegraph, London
Come watch, and if you want – play – the choose-your-own-adventure madness!
The crowd is trapped inside an inescapable dungeon with a sadistic videogame boss!
Pick increasingly surreal options off the screen and try to escape!
If you win – you get money!
If you fail – YA DIE! YA DIE! YA DIE!
Description supplied by the event organiser.
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Frequently asked questions
John Robertson’s: The Dark Room takes place on Saturday, 24 April 2027 at 19:00.
John Robertson’s: The Dark Room is held at The Sugar Club in Dublin (8 Lower Leeson Street, Dublin 2).
Entry to John Robertson’s: The Dark Room is free.
Tickets for John Robertson’s: The Dark Room can be booked via Skiddle using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Staying overnight?
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John Robertson’s: The Dark Room
Editorial Summary
This upcoming show at The Sugar Club brings together a line-up of award-winning talent, including John Robertson's acclaimed production *The Dark Room*. Having secured top accolades such as the Best-Reviewed Comedy title at Edinburgh Fringe 2025 and the Chortle Award, the performers offer a blend of sharp observation and consistent laughter. As a former winner and runner-up in major comedy competitions, the acts promise an evening of high-quality material rather than mere entertainment. The event is free to attend for those wishing to witness this celebrated collection of stories.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Organiser’s full description
Best-Reviewed Comedy of Edinburgh Fringe 2025 (British Comedy Guide)
WINNER Chortle Award
RUNNER- UP NextUp Biggest Award in Comedy
NOMINATED Best International Show New Zealand Comedy Festival 2025
VIRAL AS HELL TikTok, Instagram
SOLD OUT – Edinburgh Fringe 2019 – 2025
Welcome to John Robertson’s THE DARK ROOM – the legendary interactive comedy show that fuses improv, crowdwork and gaming to create an insane live-action videogame!
“An hilarious, participatory cult classic”
Neil Patrick Harris
“hilarious game show”
Independent
★★★★
“A Rocky Horror for nerds… reader, I howled”
Telegraph, London
Come watch, and if you want – play – the choose-your-own-adventure madness!
The crowd is trapped inside an inescapable dungeon with a sadistic videogame boss!
Pick increasingly surreal options off the screen and try to escape!
If you win – you get money!
If you fail – YA DIE! YA DIE! YA DIE!
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is John Robertson’s: The Dark Room?
John Robertson’s: The Dark Room takes place on Saturday, 24 April 2027 at 19:00.
Where is John Robertson’s: The Dark Room taking place?
John Robertson’s: The Dark Room is held at The Sugar Club in Dublin (8 Lower Leeson Street, Dublin 2).
How much are tickets for John Robertson’s: The Dark Room?
Entry to John Robertson’s: The Dark Room is free.
How do I get tickets for John Robertson’s: The Dark Room?
Tickets for John Robertson’s: The Dark Room can be booked via Skiddle using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
🏨 Staying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of The Sugar Club
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Price
Free Entry
Date
Until Saturday, 24 April 2027
Time
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