Could you first introduce yourself to the reader?
My name is Gabby and I identify as a basic bitch!
How would you describe your show?
This show is about my dark, twisted, and hilarious relationship with show business.
My agent tells me I’m not far from being cancelled and I need to “play it safe” but where’s the fun in that!? I’ve always had an issue with following authority. And if you think rules should be broken then this is the show for you.
Quick note: Please don’t come if you’re easily offended. My banter can be a bit brutal and if you’re not into that, we can save both of our time, haha!
What is your favourite part of your show?
The rapping. That's right I rap. Don’t be surprised, I already told you I was a basic bitch and there isn’t anything more basic bitch, than a white woman rapping. DJ HIT IT!
If your show had a theme song, what would it be and why?
Blue Monday - New Order - because of the opening lyric “How does it feel, to treat me like you do..?” That's me talking to the horrible world of show business.
What is one thing you hope audiences will take away from your show?
I make my audience sign a contract that says if they liked the show they will tell everyone that they know and if they don’t like it they won't say anything! So I just hope my audiences honour this contract.
If you could add a surprise celebrity cameo to your show, who would it be and why?
Probably Eminem? But Eminem back in the 2000s, not Eminem now. I’d just bring him in out for a surprise verse at the end. But I’m only doing that if he finally gives me the right to release my Isolation song to his Real Slim Shady track. If he keeps saying no, then I'm sorry he won't be getting the cameo. And that will obviously destroy his career.
Why do you want to perform at Edinburgh Festival Fringe?
The Fringe always gives me a thick skin which is great not just for my intense eczema issues but also for my journey in show business.
The Fringe is brilliant but brutal but it’s definitely an incredible learning experience. I see the whole month as a research and development phase for my career. I always leave a better performer, how could I not? I’m performing multiple times every day for a whole month in front of audiences from across the world. Let's go girls!
What differentiates it from other festivals?
It's not camping?
What is one thing you would change about the Edinburgh Festival Fringe?
The flyers, it's time to go fully digital.
What is your favourite thing about performing for a live audience?
It's not something you can re-create. There will never be two shows the same because each audience creates its own unique energy. How magical it is to sit in a room with strangers and laugh at things together. You’re sharing a moment, you’re sharing a vibe.
What is the strangest thing that has ever happened to you while performing?
It happened in Edinburgh. The venue was so small, the walls were like paper, you could literally hear everything. Because of this usually people don't enter backstage when the shows are on.
I was performing to the audience and I started hearing a person rustling around backstage. It was really loud, impossible to ignore and then we heard a loud “GASP” and then a really soft “sorry”. We all fell about laughing, and the person backstage (who didn’t reveal himself), him and I did a hilarious 10-minute improvised set through the flimsy curtain. And we still don’t know who it was to this day!
What's the most challenging or unconventional venue you've ever performed in, and how did it impact the overall experience?
I performed in the London Eye once. In one of the pods that go around. On paper, it sounded like a great idea. They’ll be a bar on board, a little PA system and we’d put on an intimate show, wonderful! By the time we were 10 minutes into the show, everyone needed a wee. Nobody could concentrate on the material. Including me!
Is there a piece of feedback you've received from an audience member or critic after a performance that’s stuck with you?
The Spectator - “She's a great impersonator, with a spontaneous love of words. I expect she has a play in her”.
I’ll always remember reading this and my heart melting. Being in plays in the theatre was my first love. So having a prestigious publication suggesting I could perhaps one day write a play really filled me with joy.
What is your favourite thing to do in Edinburgh when you're not performing? How do you relax and look after your mental health?
Something crazy happened last year. The woman I was staying with presented me with a free day pass for a hotel spa. I had full access to the jacuzzi, infinity pools, saunas, and the whole lot for a full day! I mean how amazing is that? The kindness of my landlord mixed with sweating out all the emotions from the Fringe made the perfect mental health treatment. Sadly, I think they’ve turned the sauna into a Fringe venue now.
Is there a show you’re excited to see when you’re up there?
- Matt Price - As Seen On CCTV - he’s a storyteller like no other!
- Thenjiwe - The Mandela Effect - she really makes you think and laugh!
- Sachin Deceit - He’s so enjoyable, definitely one to watch!
What is one piece of advice you’d give to someone thinking about taking a show up to Edinburgh? If you’ve never been before, what would you say has been (potentially) the most useful?
Well, this will sound really boring but my advice would be DETOX DETOX DEOTX! The Fringe is emotionally and physically exhausting and your body will be more fragile than usual so you MUST look after it.
Don't drink, don’t smoke! I know it’s hard, especially with all the parties and flirty vibes around. But you know a croaky voice or a sniffly nose on stage at the end of the run looks really unprofessional. A drink or two throughout the month is okay but not every night. Please don't quote me on this when you see me at the bar.
When and where can people see your show?
Edinburgh Fringe Festival: 3:00pm, Teviot, The Lounge Gilded Balloon
And where can people find you online?
- Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@gabby_killick
- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/gabbykillick
- Youtube - https://www.instagram.com/gabbykillickperformer/
- Website www.gabbykillick.com
Gabby Killick’s new comedy show ‘Conversations With My Agent’ is at the Gilded Balloon Teviot – Lounge at 3.00pm from 2nd – 27th August (not 14TH) for tickets go to www.edfringe.com
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