Rob Carlton
Willing Participant
Winner Theatre & Performance Award 2025 Perth Fringeworld
Logie-winning actor Rob Carlton returns to Melbourne International Comedy Festival in his five-star 2025 Perth Fringeworld award-winning hit, WILLING PARTICIPANT.
In this one-hour show Rob tells four true stories: sexual taboos, big lies, deep heartaches and blind hope. With stories from his 20’s to his 50’s, this world-class storyteller reminds us what it is to feel alive! Directed by theatre and comedy legend Darren Gilshenan, you’ll laugh and cry and laugh again and leave in love with the world.
"Sublime storytelling. Heartwarming, funny, insightful and poetic!" Wil Anderson
“Just superb!" Michala Banas
“Hilarous and profound!” Trent Dalton
The four stories come from different times in Rob’s life:
Early 20’s: Rob investigates the rights and wrongs of cousin love; his best mate got caught.
Mid 20’s: Rob’s employed to fly across the world and onto a film set as a continuity expert; but he isn’t one.
Early 40’s: After the passing of his father, Rob sets out on a bike ride… with his dad on his back.
Late 40’s: Searching for a mid-career pivot, Rob steps into the highly competitive world of musical theatre – but can he sing? Find out about this and all the others in this gorgeous, funny and totally true show.
‘Storytelling at its most delightfulness told by a consummate performer.’ ★★★★★ Glam Adelaide
‘Each story was pure joy – magnetic in his delivery.’ ★★★★★ Stage Whispers
‘Sensationally life affirming.’ ★★★★★ 100 Percent Rock Magazine
‘A brilliant performer on top of his game.’ ★★★★★ Perth Happenings
Reviews just in
Suitable for audiences 15+
Language – mild language
Winner Theatre & Performance Award 2025 Perth Fringeworld
Logie-winning actor Rob Carlton returns to Melbourne International Comedy Festival in his five-star 2025 Perth Fringeworld award-winning hit, WILLING PARTICIPANT.
In this one-hour show Rob tells four true stories: sexual taboos, big lies, deep heartaches and blind hope. With stories from his 20’s to his 50’s, this world-class storyteller reminds us what it is to feel alive! Directed by theatre and comedy legend Darren Gilshenan, you’ll laugh and cry and laugh again and leave in love with the world.
"Sublime storytelling. Heartwarming, funny, insightful and poetic!" Wil Anderson
“Just superb!" Michala Banas
“Hilarous and profound!” Trent Dalton
The four stories come from different times in Rob’s life:
Early 20’s: Rob investigates the rights and wrongs of cousin love; his best mate got caught.
Mid 20’s: Rob’s employed to fly across the world and onto a film set as a continuity expert; but he isn’t one.
Early 40’s: After the passing of his father, Rob sets out on a bike ride… with his dad on his back.
Late 40’s: Searching for a mid-career pivot, Rob steps into the highly competitive world of musical theatre – but can he sing? Find out about this and all the others in this gorgeous, funny and totally true show.
‘Storytelling at its most delightfulness told by a consummate performer.’ ★★★★★ Glam Adelaide
‘Each story was pure joy – magnetic in his delivery.’ ★★★★★ Stage Whispers
‘Sensationally life affirming.’ ★★★★★ 100 Percent Rock Magazine
‘A brilliant performer on top of his game.’ ★★★★★ Perth Happenings
Reviews just in
Suitable for audiences 15+
Language – mild language
