Could you first introduce yourself to the reader?
My name is Dominic Frisby. I am a comedian who likes funny songs and libertarian politics.
How would you describe your show?
Funny songs and libertarian politics.
Why do you want to perform at Edinburgh Festival Fringe?
It’s the biggest arts festival in the world, the comedian’s equivalent of appearing at the World Cup.
What differentiates it from other festivals?
Anyone can do a show here. Most other festivals have quality controls. As a result, the quality is lower.
What first motivated you to enter the industry? Who were your inspirations?
I wrote a comic song in 1997 called the Upper-Class Rap, which I wanted to get released as a Christmas novelty single. My friend said go and do it in his brother’s club. His brother was Malcolm Hardee. The club was Up The Creek. The next thing I knew I was a comedian.
If you didn’t have your current job, what would you probably be doing?
Speculating in real estate.
If you could have any job in the world, what would it be?
Bitcoin billionaire.
What is your earliest childhood art memory?
My next-door neighbour, who was four, holding up a leaf and pointing it at me, going “peow peow” like it was a gun.
Do you ever feel any pressure to be a social commentator, or constantly update material to respond to events?
Yes.
Equally, do you think there has been a shift in public sentiment that has affected your work?
Yes. Since the referendum vote it has become more acceptable to utter opinions that don’t conform to the Guardian’s litany.
Describe the last year in 5 words or less?
A lot of work.
If you could work with anybody, from any point in history, who would you pick and why?
Shakespeare. He was a very good writer.
Why would a performer opt to do either a ticketed event or participate in the free fringe? What are the benefits and limitations of both?
You can take bigger risks on the free fringe. Performers are more in touch with their audiences. It is more exciting.
The paid fringe is the establishment. Being part of it has its benefits. The free fringe is where the revolutionaries are.
What advice would you give to someone who wants to take a show up to the fringe?
Do the show what you want to do. Not what you think TV or whoever wants.
When and where can people see your show?
17.10. Banshee Labyrinth. Free Fringe. Obvs.
And where can people find, follow and like you online?
@dominicfrisby
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