Robby Collins

Robby Collins is a South African stand-up comedian from Wentworth, a suburb of Durban (eThekwini). Known for his dynamic stage presence, razor-sharp wit, and ability to find humour in everyday life, Collins is widely regarded as one of the most exciting voices of his generation in South African comedy. He began his career on the Durban theatre circuit before transitioning fully to stand-up.

Robby Collins has earned double International Emmy nominations and multiple industry awards. At the 2025 Savanna Comics Choice Awards held in April 2025, he swept two major prizes: Headliner of the Year and Best Solo Show, cementing his status as a leading force in SA comedy. He appeared in the Netflix compilation 'Only Jokes Allowed' (2022), featuring six of South Africa's top comedians, and competed in Amazon Prime's 'LOL: Last One Laughing South Africa' (2024) hosted by Trevor Noah. Collins has performed at major SA comedy showcases including Blacks Only, The Heavyweight Comedy Jam, and Comedy Central Live at Parker's. He served as the opening act for Trevor Noah across more than 50 shows throughout Southern Africa, and also opened for Dave Chappelle during the South African leg of his world tour. He launched his first one-man show, 'That Bushman is Crazy', in 2013 and has been headlining festivals ever since, most recently appearing at the JiVE Cape Town Funny Festival in May 2025.

Robby Collins performs across South Africa and internationally throughout the year. He is a regular feature at the country's biggest comedy festivals and club venues, including JiVE Cape Town Funny Festival, Comedy Central Live, and Goliath Comedy Club. In 2025 he headlined the JiVE Cape Town Funny Festival following his double win at the Savanna Comics Choice Awards. He has also toured the Middle East, headlining The Laughter Factory circuit. Check listings on his booking agent pages (Gaenor Artiste Management, Famous Faces, GQ Comedy) for the most current tour dates.