“I learned that you could buy prawn cocktail Quavers in select supermarkets, Rib ‘n Saucy Nik-Naks have not been discontinued as I had thought, and I prefer the Red Leicester variant of Mini Cheddars.”
WHO: Matthew Radway
WHAT: “On Hollywood Boulevard, a group of actors are posing as famous characters for photos with tourists. Right now it’s 100°, Batman has just punched Robin in the face and the whole thing is about to be on TMZ. Captain Jack Sparrow has fainted and Catwoman is screaming. It’s all gone a bit wrong. Super is a darkly comic drama about ambition, love and overwhelming failure told by two not-very-super heroes. Previous work: **** (ThreeWeeks). **** (EdFringeReview.com). As heard on BBC Radio 4.”
WHERE: Pleasance Courtyard – The Cellar (Venue 33)
WHEN: 13:45 (60 min)
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Is this your first time to Edinburgh?
It’s not my first show but it’s my first time bringing a play. I love coming to Edfringe because it’s the ultimate creative hub – a great place to meet fellow artists and show my work to all those lovely industry types. That’s the boring answer. The real answer is that it’s the only place I can get a good scotch pie. Shoutout to Piemaker for their sterling work.
What are the big things you’ve learned since 2022 and have you absorbed any of the lessons yet?
I wasn’t in Edinburgh last year so I’m going to expand this answer to my entire life. I learned that you could buy prawn cocktail Quavers in select supermarkets, Rib ‘n Saucy Nik-Naks have not been discontinued as I had thought, and I prefer the Red Leicester variant of Mini Cheddars. Were all my lessons snack related? Yes. Have I absorbed them? Repeatedly.
Tell us about your show.
It’s written and directed by me (Matthew Radway). I’ve been working on the show for over ten years so it’s about time I got round to actually putting it on stage! It’s a two-hander and casting it was remarkably easy because I happened to already know two fantastic actors. It’s produced with RBM Comedy who really know their Edinburgh onions so I’m excited for people to see it! Beyond Edinburgh, we’re hoping for a tour.
What should your audience see at the festivals after they’ve seen your show?
The most obvious show to see after ours is Picnic by Charlie Vero-Martin which is a bonkers character comedy bonanza with a dark twist. Charlie also happens to be in Super but I’d recommend her show anyway!
Also check out Hole by Holly Spillar which is a hilarious, moving insight into vaginismus with the help of songs and a loop pedal.
A show I’m yet to see but am very excited to is Pleasure Little Treasure – an autobiographical solo show about growing up in the first post-Soviet strip club in Estonia.
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