EdFringe Talk: Phil Green: Four Weddings and a Breakdown

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“I look at the generational influences on older millennials/young Gen X and how the internet came along and altered our worldview halfway through our lives.”

WHO: Phil Green: Writer and performer

WHAT: “After attending four weddings from four different generations last year, Phil finally figures out the reasons behind his breakdown a decade ago. Following a sell-out debut at last year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe, an Amused Moose Best Show Comedy Award nomination, and a sold-out night at London’s Soho Theatre, Phil now brings us his highly personal new show. Are millennials the last generation to be trapped by parental expectation? Did the internet make or break us? Is a midlife crisis really even a crisis? As heard on BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds.”

WHERE: PBH’s Free Fringe @ Banshee Labyrinth – Cinema Room (Venue 156) 

WHEN: 14:40 (60 min)

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Is this your first time to Edinburgh?

This is my second Edinburgh solo stand-up show following a sell out debut last year. There are many great comedy festivals in the UK now with new ones emerging all the time, but the sheer scale of Edinburgh is what makes it special. Walking down the Royal Mile seeing performers from all over the world promoting their shows is amazing, even if it is like running a flyering gauntlet!

What are the big things you’ve learned since 2022 and have you absorbed any of the lessons yet?

That’s it’s ok to get personal on stage, in fact, it’s quite liberating. I still enjoy doing silly material (and there is plenty of that in my show), but audiences really seem to connect with a personal story. Also Red Bull does not cure hangovers. Even the bigger cans. They are just setting you up for an even bigger comedown. I have not learnt this lesson.

Tell us about your show.

My show is all about making sense of a breakdown about 10 years ago. I look at the generational influences on older millennials/young Gen X and how the internet came along and altered our worldview halfway through our lives. I’m currently previewing it all over the country in places like Manchester, Buxton, Norwich and Newcastle as well as a few London dates.

What should your audience see at the festivals after they’ve seen your show?

Definitely check out the debut stand-up shows of Kuan-Wen Huang, Louise Atkinson and Kathryn Mather. Also, if you want to see something completely bonkers and brilliant go see Stephen Catling’s show for a unique take on the experiences of an autistic person in a conventional workplace. I’d also recommend Grubby Little Mitts who are a wonderfully funny off-the-wall sketch duo.

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