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Marjolein Robertson
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Marjolein Robertson brings Shetland folklore and contemporary stand-up together for audiences at events of any size. A Scottish comedian, storyteller and improviser, she was named 2022 Scots Speaker of the Year and is a BBC New Comedy Awards finalist.


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Marjolein Robertson is a Scottish stand-up comedian, improviser and storyteller from Shetland who blends traditional folklore with contemporary comedy. She has been nominated for the Channel 4 Sean Lock Comedy Award and the Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Comedy Award.
Marjolein was the 2022 Scots Speaker of the Year and a BBC New Comedy Awards finalist, and has built her reputation through critically acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe shows Marj (2023) and O (2024). Her performances bring together storytelling and stand-up in equal measure.
She weaves traditional Shetland folktales into her comedy, creating shows that feel both culturally rooted and contemporary. Marjolein has appeared on the BBC panel shows Breaking The News and The Good, The Bad and the Unexpected, alongside performances on Comedy Central Live and UKTV. Audiences move between two registers over the course of a set, laughing at relatable observations one moment and drawn into folkloric surrealism the next. Her ability to connect across cultural divides while keeping her distinctive Shetland voice makes for a memorable night of comedy.
Book Marjolein for a comedy event that brings Shetland folklore and contemporary stand-up together on one stage.
Marjolein Robertson, a Scottish stand-up comedian with nominations for prestigious awards including the Channel 4 Sean Lock Comedy Award, masterfully blends traditional Shetland folklore with contemporary comedy to create a uniquely captivating experience that will transport your team between worlds of relatable observations and enchanting surrealism. Book this critically acclaimed performer for your next event to give your audience an unforgettable entertainment experience that brilliantly balances cultural heritage with modern humour.
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Marjolein Robertson structures her sets by weaving traditional Shetland folktales into stand-up comedy, using folklore as a narrative framework that shifts between culturally grounded storytelling and surrealist observation. This format moves audiences between relatable contemporary humour and folkloric imagery within a single performance, a technique recognised across her Edinburgh Fringe shows Marj (2023) and O (2024).
Marjolein Robertson performs stand-up and storytelling comedy that blends Shetland folklore with contemporary observational material, suited to comedy nights and cultural events. She is a BBC New Comedy Awards finalist and two-time Edinburgh Fringe performer, with credits including BBC panel shows Breaking The News and The Good, The Bad and the Unexpected, and Comedy Central Live.
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