“I realised this year those ‘conditions’ don’t really exist and at some point, you have to go for and realise that the doing it in the first place is an achievement not what might or might not come next.”
WHO: Joshua Welch
WHAT: “Move over Dame Jude – there’s a new national treasure in town! This bold piece of theatre pierces to the heart of love, life and grief. It is a truly unique theatrical experience. The self-proclaimed ‘Wildcat of Sheffield’ faces the end of her days after the death of her beloved Geoff. With her razor-sharp wit and larger-than-life personality, she looks back on her past, her outrageous youth, falling in love, marriage, motherhood, ageing and loneliness. ‘Utterly captivating… full of life and light and fun… powerful and poignant… fearless acting… side-splitting’ ***** (LondonPubTheatres.com).”
WHERE: Assembly Rooms – Front Room (Venue 20)
WHEN: 19:45 (60 min)
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Is this your first time to Edinburgh?
With my own show? YES! I came once when I was at University to watch shows, the moment I got off the train the heavens opened and I got drenched and never really got dry. Let’s hope the sun shines on 2023! I can’t wait to be there again, it the idea that when you begin your show you know that hundreds of other show are happening at the same time is soo exciting!
What are the big things you’ve learned since 2022 and have you absorbed any of the lessons yet?
I’ve been doing Wildcat’s Last Waltz since 2019 and I’ve always been pretty nervous about bringing it to the Fringe and found an excuse not to do it every year, “I’ll wait for a producer” ” I’ll wait for funding” “I’ll wait until I’ve got good PR” I guess waiting for the ‘perfect conditions’ to take the show in. But I realised this year those ‘conditions’ don’t really exist and at some point you have to go for and realise that the doing it in the first place is an achievement not what might or might not come next.
Tell us about your show.
I wrote the show, Kelly Hunter directs and there’s amazing accompanying music from; Mercedes Maresca, Catherine Kay and Carina Torres. I came into theatre not long after my Mum passed away, I joined a AmDram group that created an alternative family that weren’t in the world of tragedy, they were in the world Ayckbourn comedies and pantomime. It saved my life. After University, I wrote Wildcat’s Last Waltz after being inspired by long drives with my own grandmother in my clapped-out VW polo. My grandma and I shared stories of each other’s grieves , fears of death and funny stories and became an unbreakable bond because of it. This play is my tribute to her and all the other strong, loving and wildly fierce mothers I have met along my way.
What should your audience see at the festivals after they’ve seen your show?
WASTE-MAN – ASSEMBLY ROOMS- George Square Studios – Looks amazing, can’t wait to see it !
DRAG QUEENS & VAMPIRES – UNDERBELLY COWGATE – I went to Uni of York with these Queens they were hilarious then and always have been!
DANIEL KITSON – SUMMERHALL – Pure class of a comic
PLAYING LATINX – SUMMERHALL – Written and performed by Guido Lueches who is an amazing performer and you will have a fantastic time
DAINA: THE UNTOLD AND UNTURE STORY – PLEASANCE DOME – Something I’ve been meaning to see for ages and I can’t wait to final see them
NOT CRICKET PRODUCTIONS – THREE MEN IN A BOAT – C VENUES – Went Uni with these guys, they adapt classic novels for children with creative flare, care and beauty!
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