"We did a lot of stuff in secret because my parents worked many long hours and that gave us an early insight into hustling for what it is you want and finding an alternative route."

"I work part-time at a PR firm, and although it might not be wise for me to share that in terms of my career, I think it’s important to reduce the stigma around having day jobs in the arts."

"We spend so much time overthinking everything. You don’t need permission, or an agent or a big flashy stage - you can literally perform in a toilet at the Edinburgh Fringe. Ask yourself what’s stopping you and go for it."

"There are no spoken words in the show and we deliberately don’t present political ideas during the show. We want something that is fun and refreshing and in some ways an escape from this world that seems so politically divided."

the iDiOT CIRCUS are performing their debut at Edinburgh Festival Fringe this August. 

Actor and writer Kait Warner talks to us about her show Take it away, Cheryl, stealing the limelight at her sister's birth and very cautiously letting you know where you can see her perform this August at Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Madeleine MacMahon is performing in Breathless, a new play by Laura Horton that will be at Edinburgh Festival Fringe this August. 

"Start by having an idea that captures your interest and won’t let it go, then turn it into a show you’re excited by and proud of. If you can do that, then maybe the Fringe would be a great place to take it."

Basil Brush is back at Edinburgh Festival Fringe this August with two shows – one for families, and one very much for the grown-ups. 

Rachel and Ruby talk about their debut show 'Hair', Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and growing up with creative parents. 

"When I first started stand-up, I realized after I did a set that a lot of the jokes that got the most laughs were unexpected and not usually what I wanted to go well."

"I'm not personally performing in this one, which is a bit of a departure for me (and one that I'm very excited about), but I will still be at the Fringe for the majority of the festival. I absolutely love it there."