Rob Kemp is a British comedian, writer, actor, and theatre-maker best known for creating ambitious comedy shows that blend stand-up, storytelling, theatre, and multimedia performance. He gained widespread recognition with The Elvis Dead, an award-winning cult hit that retells the horror film The Evil Dead 2 entirely through songs by Elvis Presley. His work combines meticulous pop-culture knowledge, theatrical performance, music, and comedic storytelling, often appealing to both comedy and genre-fiction audiences.
23rd August, 2025
Rob Kemp: Beatlesjuice
The Apex, Edinburgh
20th August, 2025
The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society
Monkey Barrel, Edinburgh
With Alexander Bennett (as the student reviewer), Cameron Sinclair-Harris, Carlos Sandin (as Brother Rod), Chloe Radcliffe, Fred Newnes (as Tony Cone), Gareth Gwynn, Suzie Grumbell, Tai Re (as Pierre le Fou), Thom Tuck, Tom Bell,
12th May, 2025
The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society
The Phoenix, London
With Andy Barr, Jessica Barton, Kieran Boulton, Lil Wenker (as Ronny Eucalitto), Mary O’Connell, Mattia Sedda, Melinda Hughes (as Clemenza Von Trunksale), Michael Brunström, Niteskreen, Rob Kemp (as Karen Carpenter), Sarah Bennetto, Thom Tuck.
13th January, 2025
The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society
The Phoenix, London
With Alex Franklin & Nikola McMurtrie, Caroline Mabey, Dru Cripps, Grace Jarvis, Jain Edwards, Joz Norris, Michael Legge, Rob Kemp, Su Mi, Thom Tuck, Vix Leyton.
14th October, 2024
Alternative Comedy Memorial Society
The Phoenix, London
With Adam Larter, Andy Barr, Ian Lane (as Toxic Shame Squadron), Jaz Mattu, Katia Kvinge, Melinda Hughes (as Clemenzia), Mike Capozzola, Naomi Paxton, Rob Kemp, Siân Docksey, Sophie Duker, Tom Bell.
18th August, 2024
Alternative Comedy Memorial Society
Monkey Barrel, Edinburgh
With Al Lubel, Ben Volchok, Edy Hurst, Hannah Platt, Leslie Ewing-Burgesse, Mel McGlensey, Nate Kitch, Rob Kemp, Ross Purdy, Thom Tuck, Tim Reeves.
17th November, 2022
Rob Kemp: The Elvis Dead
CryerArts, Carshalton
With support from Mad Ron.
21st August, 2019
Rob Kemp: Moonraker 2 – Moonrakerer
Monkey Barrel, Edinburgh
With support from Mad Ron.
22nd August, 2018
Rob Kemp: The Elvis Dead II
Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh
10th August, 2017
Rob Kemp: The Elvis Dead
Monkey Barrel, Edinburgh
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