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23 July 2022
Interview with Elf Lyons, comedian, theatre maker and clown
"It never seemed like an impossible or reckless career choice, because everyone around me seemed to value the arts. It’s not the same now for many young people growing up in the UK."
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22 July 2022
Interview with Paulo Dos Santos, Cirque Berserk
Cirque Berserk's returning to Edinburgh Festival Fringe this August, and we speak to acrobat Paulo Dos Santos about the show, his background, and offers a practical solution to the accommodation issues in Edinburgh during the Fringe.
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22 July 2022
Interview with comedian Red Richardson
"I have gigged a lot since Covid, I think it terrified me to not gig for that long. I was worried I would be awful and out of practice, so since then I have gigged like a madman – as many as possible a week."
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22 July 2022
Interview with Jon Courtenay, Britain's Got Talent winner 2020
"My workshop is my second happiest place after the stage. Although I must remember to wear gloves. I’ve had too many injuries and I kind of need my fingers."
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22 July 2022
Interview with Kiri Pritchard-McLean, comedian
"I think learning should be lifelong and teachers can be as impactful as parents in a young person’s life so you can make tangible change. Also, you can do it hungover if they’re young enough."
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22 July 2022
Interview with comedian Ania Magliano
"If you're working at the Fringe this year, you never know what could happen. A mere 6 years later you too could be a glamorous performer (I'm answering these questions in my pyjamas eating hummus with a spoon)!"
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22 July 2022
Interview with comedian Joseph Parsons
We speak to Joseph about how he got into comedy, his new show 'Equaliser', and discuss the positives of Edinburgh Festival Fringe. s
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21 July 2022
Madness concert review: ‘Oh what fun we had…’
On a beautiful Friday evening, Madness descended on Shrewsbury for what was hoped to be an atmospheric and, for many, reminiscent few hours; reviving, not just the sound of the 80s, but the sound of working-class Britain. It was exactly that.
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21 July 2022
Interview with comedian, actor, and writer Tiff Stevenson
We speak to comedian Tiff Stevenson about her new show Sexy Brain, which she is bringing up to Edinburgh Festival Fringe this August.
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21 July 2022
Interview with comedian and dancer Sikisa
Sikisa is bringing her debut show up to Edinburgh Fringe this August. We talk to her about it, her career inspirations, and intent behind expression.
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21 July 2022
Interview with comedian and teacher Jack Harris
A teacher by day, Jack Harris is taking a show up to Edinburgh Festival Fringe this August, and we talk to him about it, about the festival more broadly, and a great marketing strategy to sell more stuff.
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21 July 2022
Interview with comedian Jamie MacDonald
Former corporate banker Jamie MacDonald is taking his new show, Reasonably Adjusted, up to Edinburgh this August. We talk about the show, the Fringe more broadly, and his family's favourite Christmas decoration.
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21 July 2022
Interview with comedian Danielle Walker
Australian comedian Danielle Walker is heading to Edinburgh Festival Fringe for the first time in August. She tells us about her show, the absurdity of her family, and how Covid changed her style of work.
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21 July 2022
Interview with comedian Rich Hardisty
It’s kind of a rite of passage. It’s also an incredible opportunity to be seen by an international crowd. It’s like a comedy tradeshow, I guess. Which makes it sound corporate? But I guess it is. If you do a good show up there…it can change your life!"
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20 July 2022
Interview with Doktor Kaboom, actor and comedian
"The shutdowns were very difficult for me. I tried to make online performance work, but I just couldn’t get my heart in it. I was able to do some streaming events, and I created online content for schools, but for a lot of it, I have to admit I shut down a bit, myself"
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20 July 2022
Interview with comedian Yuriko Kotani
Japanese comedian Yuriko Kotani is bringing their debut hour up to Edinburgh Fringe this August.
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20 July 2022
Interview with actor Greg Esplin, Trainspotting Live
Actor Greg Esplin talks about his experiences at Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the challenges new performers might face, and his motivations for entering the industry.
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20 July 2022
Interview with performer and playwright Henry Naylor
Award-winning playwright Henry Naylor talks about his new Edinburgh Fringe show, Afghanistan Is Not Funny.