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29 July 2022
Interview with Kathy Maniura and Derek Mitchell, Horseplay
"The pandemic was unequivocally awful for the arts, and not being able to perform or rehearse in the same room was a real struggle. That said, I think it's taught us to give creative processes the time they need, because time is the one thing we did have."
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29 July 2022
Interview with comedian, musician and filmmaker Grant Busé
"Well since this show has been cancelled eight times, yes, I approach all shows now with a large dose of scepticism. Every time I get on stage, I’m relieved rather than stressed."
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29 July 2022
Interview with comedian Garrett Millerick
"It’s a big and interesting topic, but I suspect you’re asking if I think you should be able to keep a Netflix deal after getting your old lad out in a dressing room? Which isn’t as interesting or nuanced a topic."
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29 July 2022
Interview with comedian Sophie Duker
"I think that because of the way class and race intersect and contradict in my lived experience I’m more ready than some of my peers to acknowledge my privilege and examine how I can exploit it to benefit others."
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29 July 2022
Interview with magician Richard Essien, AKA Magical Bones
"My heritage is Nigerian, and my parents emigrated to the U.K. from Nigeria. They worked really hard to provide better opportunities for their kids."
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29 July 2022
Interview with Colin Hoult/Anna Mann
"Can’t think of anyone who’s really been cancelled who isn’t a total shit. I think it’s just pointing out the emperor has no clothes and I’m all for that."
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28 July 2022
Interview with Yann Coste and Sébastien Rambaud, Fills Monkey
"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."
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28 July 2022
Interview with comedian Eli Matthewson
"Make sure there isn't a fish and chip show right below your accommodation because you will eat it every night (especially if you come from a part of the world where they don't do curry on chips and the novelty is too exciting) and it is not healthy."
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28 July 2022
Interview with comedian and radio host James Barr
"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."
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28 July 2022
Interview with comedian Ali Woods
"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."
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28 July 2022
Interview with actor, writer and voice artist Eme Essien
"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."
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28 July 2022
Interview with sketch comedy trio Crybabies
"Go once. Go cheap. Then never go again. It’s important to weigh up the risks involved, especially the financial ones. But if you’re as stupid as us then go for it."
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27 July 2022
Interview with comedians Nick Kocher and Brian McElhaney, AKA BriTANicK
Nick and Ben have written for Saturday Night Live and It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia, were named Variety's Top 10 Comics To Watch and spent six years as the official voices of Cartoon Network. This August they're taking a show up to Edinburgh Festival Fringe!
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27 July 2022
Interview with actor, singer, and comedian Madeleine MacMahon
Madeleine MacMahon is performing in Breathless, a new play by Laura Horton that will be at Edinburgh Festival Fringe this August.
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27 July 2022
Interview with singer songwriter Nick Court, the iDiOT CIRCUS
the iDiOT CIRCUS are performing their debut at Edinburgh Festival Fringe this August.
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27 July 2022
Interview with Will Duggan, comedian
Comedian Will Duggan talks Fringe, cancel culture and how he got started in the industry.
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26 July 2022
Interview with writer and performer Ben Norris
"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."
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26 July 2022
Interview with comedian Alex MacKeith
Musical comedian Alex MacKeith talks about Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Covid-19, and some offers some advice for those thinking about taking a show up.
Comment posted on 25 October 2023
Really interesting to hear how your opinion changed due to the research you conducted! Very well informed and interesting read!