John Robertson's The Dark Room

Milton Keynes Comedy Festival – John Robertson, The Dark Room

For one long weekend, venues across the city will host an exciting programme of live comedy, including stand-up shows, Edinburgh preview performances, interactive dining experiences and family-friendly workshops. Whether you're planning a Friday night out, a Saturday showcase with friends, or daytime comedy for younger audiences, there’s something for every taste and budget.

1. The Dark Room is the world’s only live-action videogame.

And definitely the only live-action videogame to become an actual videogame, a touring live show, and a streaming sensation notorious for its anarchic
50 hour marathon charity shows.

“NOT TO BE MISSED” The Guardian

2. Interactive and insane, this is improv comedy + retro gaming fused into a deranged heavy metal game show.

★★★★★ “Everyone should see The Dark Room at least once in their lives… one of the best and most enjoyable evenings you can have” Scottish Sun

3. Here’s what John said in VICE Magazine and Starburst.

4. Touring since 2012, The Dark Room has appeared to crowds ranging from 50 – 4000 people at Glastonbury Festival, PAX East, PAX West, PAX Australia, Worldcon, UK Games Expo, EGX, MCM, Soho Theatre, Download Festival, Runefest, sold out repeatedly at the Edinburgh Fringe and in theatres around the UK, Australia and Europe, with U.S dates planned for 2025.

5. The Dark Room has streamed to hundreds of thousands of people on Twitch global front page and raised over £150,000 for charities around the world including Mind, Shelter, NHS, Special Effect, End The Virus Of Racism, Black Minds Matter, Mermaids, Woman’s Trust and many more.

 Tickets: £15.00

Address: Milton Keynes Gallery, 900 Midsummer Blvd, Milton Keynes MK9 3QA, UK

Timings: Foyer 1.00pm:  Auditorium Entry: 1.15pm Show Starts: 2:00pm