“I’m stripping back all the bells and whistles and hoping that the quality of the content will shine! And if it doesn’t I’ll just shout “COST OF LIVING” really loudly and hope people take pity on me!”
WHO: Aidan Sadler
WHAT: “Join award-winning queer cabaret icon Aidan Sadler as they take you on a journey to the end of the world! Nothing is safe from ridicule, so be led on an exploration of normalising the apocalypse, the price of a meal deal, and having a quick visit from your dead nan. Here you’ll experience belting original synth-pop tunes punctuated by world-class stand-up comedy. Featuring electrifying hits that you’ll be humming to armageddon, Melody is the highly anticipated successor to Tropicana, following a central London residency, three sell-out theatre runs and a national tour.”
WHERE: theSpace on the Mile – Space 3 (Venue 39)
WHEN: VARIES (50 min)
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Is this your first time to Edinburgh?
This is actually my third time at Edinburgh – I kept telling myself this year would finally be the year I get to put my feet up and enjoy the festival as a punter.. Yet when the offer rolled in I just couldn’t help myself to get stuck in for another year! I love being able to sell myself on the royal mile as opposed to the bins round the corner for Aldi! The festival has this weird intoxicating atmosphere that draws you back in, like a delicious packet of your mums sterling menthol superkings.
What are the big things you’ve learned since 2022 and have you absorbed any of the lessons yet?
I overworked myself waaaay too much last year! I ended up doing something silly like 35 shows in 26 days and it was a right slog. This year I’ve got a much shorter run, a much smaller venue – I’m stripping back all the bells and whistles and hoping that the quality of the content will shine! And if it doesn’t I’ll just shout “COST OF LIVING” really loudly and hope people take pity on me!
Tell us about your show.
The show is an apocalyptic cabaret – kind of satirising how we’ve become quite desensitised to the economic, political, environmental turmoil unfolding around us. It’s funny though! A comedy!!! Weird Wood is one of those typical grassroots “just a bunch of mates making fun stuff” companies, however it’s since expanded now we’re making original music – adding instrumentalists, producers and more caffeine to the mix. The show was originally due to debut last year, however when we didn’t get funding it got shelved and I’m so glad we did as the show is much better now it’s had time to mature a little bit. We’re angling for a London transfer with views to eventually tour it nationally! I miss travelling!
What should your audience see at the festivals after they’ve seen your show?
Oh my god too many to count!!! Where do I begin? Posey Mehtas Mitzi Fitz’s Glitzy Bits is going to be an absolute riot, Natalie Durkin is bringing Angles of the North up which I can already tell is going to be some northern goodness, Burlesque icon Belle De Beauviour is bringing some fabulous London Blues and Burlesque to the edfest which I must recommend! Oh and finally that big gay idiot Aidan Sadler MAY be making an appearance in some other gorgeous nonsense so keep an eye out!
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