Hello!
Could you first introduce yourself to the reader?
Rural Ranga is my name as I'm originally from a small rural border town in Australia and I have a ranga ginger beard.
How would you describe your show?
I worked as a happy ending masseur in NYC so I've made a show from my experiences. It's an informative, interactive and playful masterclass of original techniques to perfect the art of handling your partner's member (or even your own). Be prepared to end up in a hilarious circle jerk with carrots and cucumbers
Why do you want to perform at Edinburgh Festival Fringe?
I won best show at Adelaide Fringe and I had a ball last year. So now I've tripled my capacity to bring a bigger better circle jerk for the Scots.
What differentiates it from other festivals?
Competition is fierce people are thirsty to get people to their show and will do ANYTHING!!
Do you think the Fringe has changed over the years? If so, how? Are these changes positive or negative?
I find everyone wants to complain about how Ed Fringe has changed but things do and it's still the biggest platform to showcase your work. Artists never makes money at the fringe unless they are a straight white male. Let's change this up J
What first motivated you to enter the industry? Who were your inspirations?
I have worked in the arts front of house for 13 years but never on the stage until I started Wank Bank. I just wanted to bring something different to the Fringe. I'm inspired by those that try something new and go against the current. My show really doesn't have a category and still media are scared to review or cover it.
If you didn't have your current job, what would you probably be doing?
Happy ending massage or lying on a yacht reading photo magazines.
If you could have any job in the world, what would it be?
I would love to be a creative director of a festival or a film producer. I have a book that is filled with a million ideas I wanna bring to life.
What is your earliest childhood art memory?
I drew with poo on the walls of our outside dunny (toilet) when I was 2.
Do you ever feel any pressure to be a social commentator, or constantly update material to respond to events?
Yeah, I think it's a part of being a performer. After last year, I decided to team with Gilded Balloon and do a podcast this Fringe called "Loose at the Loft" to give artist with the spirit of the fringe a space to talk about groundbreaking shows and ideas .
Equally, do you think there has been a shift in public sentiment that has affected your work?
Of course you have to be up to date and I'm always taking feedback good and bad. I now include a statement about trans men in my show it's 2017 and everyone is included and welcum to the party!!
Describe the last year in 5 words or less? Demanding, Penetrating, Successful, Exhilarating, Zig-a-zig-ah.
If you could work with anybody, from any point in history, who would you pick and why?
Kate Bush because I love her more than foreskin. She is perfection and a true perfectionist.
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?
Ticketed is great as you have a crew working behind you promoting and helping your show but that comes at a price. Free is a hustle and your competing with a lot of artist but you get to keep what you earn.
What advice would you give to someone who wants to take a show up to the fringe? Ask for help!! Run a Kickstarter. Think outside the box.
When and where can people see your show?
23:45, 4th -26th August (No Wed), Gilded Balloon Teviot - Dining Room
And where can people find, follow and like you online?
Instagram and FB = Rural Ranga
https://www.instagram.com/ruralranga/?hl=en
https://www.facebook.com/WankBank /
Wank Bank Masterclass is performing at Gilded Balloon at 23:45 on 4th - 26th (not 9th, 16th or 23rd). For tickets and more information visit the Ed Fringe website.
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