Town and Gown, Cambridge – 2021 Season Interview: Naughty Boy

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“I wanted to tackle this belief that everyone seems to have an excuse for their behaviour these days, rather than accepting that sometimes their are no excuses.”

WHO: Eddy Brimson: Actor/writer/producer

WHAT: “Acclaimed writer and comedian Eddy Brimson presents his debut play Naughty Boy to the theatre in this brand new stage adaptation. This one-man play brings Brimson’s natural wit into the darkly hedonistic world of Joe, a mysteriously complicated character whose life is full of twists and turns, violence and compassion, lies, and reality. All of which exposes some uncomfortable questions about both responsibility, and truth.”

WHERE: Town and Gown Pub & Theatre, Cambridge

WHEN: 23rd – 24th June

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What does Cambridge mean to you?

For me Cambridge means football away days and having the laces taken out of my boots by the police. Strawberry Fair (What I can remember of it), and dying on my arse here at the start of my comedy career…. And the Cambridge Folk Festival as my old man played it year after year. I loved it.

Tell us about your show.

Well don’t bring the kids as it is a bit full on. I first performed the play at the Edinburgh Festival in 2019 and the reviews exceeded all expectations. My main focus was on the writing. In the play I take you from mental institution to a hedonistic weekend away full of sex drugs and violence. The piece looks at nature nurture, them and us and mental health. I wanted to tackle this belief that everyone seems to have an excuse for their behaviour these days, rather than accepting that sometimes their are no excuses. The play also looks into love, loyalty, identity and the role of class in society. I’m very proud of how it has turned out, and the fact that people are left with as many questions as the piece provides answers.

What kind of art makes you ‘Get Your Coat On’ and go see it?

I love all forms of art. I am a comedian by trade, and although I am pretty scripted I love the absurd. But I also love to see art that pushes a message, be it in print or on stage. Music seems to have lost it’s way since the days of punk and ska, but bands such as The Newtown Aces are starting to use music to get people thinking again.

You’re the age you are now. What’s the one thing you wish you could tell your younger self? What’s the one thing you’d like your older self to remember about you now?

Ha … Loyalty is all well and good, but if you are going to devote your life to one thing then pick Barcelona rather than Watford Football Club. I would tell my younger self to always carry a spare pair of jeans and wet wipes in the car … Which is the same thing I’d tell my older self to remember, but maybe double up on it once you pass 45.

I would also tell anyone of any age that creativity never stops. And we are here to create.

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