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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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20 July 2019
Interview with Crystal Rasmussen
"I’m a non-binary Northern drag queen with a giant belly and a voice that never dropped. Ten years ago I would’ve been laughed at, now I’m celebrated and that is due to the work of people before me and people around me."
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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."
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17 July 2019
Interview with Magical Bones
"Work hard at your show and make sure it is tight. Then do a proper budget and business plan early to manage your expenditure."
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17 July 2019
Interview with Just These Please
"Since 2016 there seem to be more audience members sitting on the right as opposed to the left but don’t read too much into that."
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17 July 2019
Interview with Christina Bianco
"I write my own material so I find myself struggling between what I want to include in the show, what I think will help tell the story best, and what I think I should include because its topical or trending."
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16 July 2019
Interview with Josie Long
"At 17 I met David O’ Doherty and seeing his comedy made me feel like comedy could be exciting and warm and friendly. Sadly, he lost the BBC new comedy awards to me and he has never let it go."
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16 July 2019
Interview with Eli Matthewson, Snort
"More niche audiences are coming out to see things, which means a group like ours which has a pretty minimal amount of straight white men has been able to find success."
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16 July 2019
Interview with Chris Parker
"We have a really annoying conservative minister in New Zealand who often is saying really frustrating things publicly, and that will always inspire me to create something quite gay in response."