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22 July 2019
Interview with Louisa Fitzhardinge
"If Comma Sutra has a message, it’s that love of language is a glorious thing and we shouldn’t be ashamed to be word nerds."
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22 July 2019
Interview with Zach Zucker (a.k.a. Jack Tucker)
Zach Zucker is coming to the fringe as new character creation Jack Tucker, who will lampoon every bad joke and hack comic in the book.
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22 July 2019
Interview with Taigé Lauren, Searchers
"But seriously, I believe Art should be complex and full of paradox, like being human is. If I lose sight of that, I'm just a zealot on a soapbox. And I grew out of my religious phase years ago. I'm not suited for it..."
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21 July 2019
Interview with Alexander Fox
"I don't think that comedians and comedy-writers should be forced to create work that is the most 'shareable' and 'hashtag-able', because it creates a drive-thru comedy consumer culture, devoid of nuance and especially genuine and real emotion"
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21 July 2019
Interview with Alice Sneddon
"All my biggest influences are subsequently my friends because they were really my first exposure to comedy."
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21 July 2019
Interview with Yuriko Kotani
"Since I started stand-up comedy, I can feel the change in comedy industry, slowly but steadily. It’s very exciting to be in and witnessing the moment."
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20 July 2019
Interview with Guy Montgomery
"For any one of your opinions to hold value, it has to come from a place of genuinely wanting to say something and not some perceived sense of responsibility or a desire to have the simultaneously most viral and woke take."
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20 July 2019
Interview with Tom Parry
"This year more than ever I feel compelled to say at least something about what is happening in this country of ours. But hopefully with a very light touch. The news is such a constant in our lives people want a bit of escapism."
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20 July 2019
Interview with Emmy Blotnick
"I also like not being in New York in August. When it reaches a certain level of humidity here, it activates everyone's sweat and pee smells, so it's a great time to scoot."
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19 July 2019
Interview with Alan Leach, Shed Seven
Musician-cum-quizzer Alan Leach talks about his debut show at Edinburgh Festival Fringe
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19 July 2019
Interview with Marco Gerris, ISH Dance Collective
"One of my first inspirations was the production ‘Stomp’...I was totally blown away and told myself one day I want to have a similar show with so much positive high energy on stage."
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19 July 2019
Interview with Huge Davies
"After so many years of coming here as a fan, flyerer, open-mic, accompanying musician and now stand-up comedian, I just feel really proud to be a part of the festival and its legacy."
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19 July 2019
Interview with Joz Norris
"I never really wanted to be a stand-up, I wanted to make comedy, and I guess the live circuit, specifically the Fringe, is a way of building up your ability and your self-belief and your repertoire in the hope of one day making that big thing."
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18 July 2019
Interview with Camille O’Sullivan
"Even though each time I’m having a meltdown, it pushes me to create a new show each year, standing side by side with other performers from all over the world."
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18 July 2019
Interview with Clare Pointing
"I think social media can get quite aggressive, some people feel indestructible behind their device and some pretty horrible stuff gets spouted."
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18 July 2019
Interview with Daniel Audritt
"I never want an audience to leave thinking that I didn’t at least try my best to entertain them."
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18 July 2019
Interview with Ellen Waddell, Don't be Terrible
"Have no expectations other than learning how to be a better performer, and make sure you don’t compare yourself to anyone else. This is your journey."
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17 July 2019
Interview with Sarah Keyworth
"I get the sense that when Brexit or Trump is brought up in a club setting people are quite exhausted by it."