“I wanted to do something a bit more ambitious this year. Then I was hospitilised… so thanks universe for providing the ambitious show theme I wanted.”
WHO: Tamsin Hurtado Clarke & Scarlett Plouviez: Performer & Director
WHAT: “Join the gifted comic storyteller with over 10million TikTok and Instagram views as he battles chronic illness and hilariously reckons with his new reality during a hospital stay. This enlightening stand-up show about how we adapt when life throws a curveball takes audiences on a rollercoaster of laughter and packs an emotional punch. Winner: Amused Moose Award for Outstanding Show 2019 and Scottish Comedy Award. Finalist of both Scottish and English Comedian of the Year. ‘Consistently hysterical’ ***** (TheWeeReview.com). ‘A natural talent for comedy. One of the most complete and affirming shows I’ve seen’ ***** (EdFestMag.com).”
WHERE: Monkey Barrel Comedy – Monkey Barrel 2 (Venue 515)
WHEN: 19:10 (60 min)
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Is this your first time to Edinburgh?
I live in Edinburgh! And have done for 14 years. So the fringe comes to me, which is really cool. It means my accommodation is my flat, so the only stinky comic I have to share with is myself. It also means I can never taker a year off, which would be nice sometimes. I love the fringe and get so excited to see the city taken over, it feels like the centre of the uniiverse for a month.
What are the big things you’ve learned since 2022 and have you absorbed any of the lessons yet?
The biggest lesson I learnt is that I shouldn’t eat from Kurdish Best Kebab 13 times throughout the month. Also, last years show was a lot of fun – it was a classic stand up show. But I wanted to do something a bit more ambitious this year. Then I was hospitilised… so thanks universe for providing the ambitious show theme I wanted.
Tell us about your show.
I’ve been my own producer for the majority of fringes. I’ve learnt how to DIY the fringe over the years and now wouldn’t have it any other way. I’ve been previewing the show up and down the country since Feb, but the official premier will be in Edinburgh!
What should your audience see at the festivals after they’ve seen your show?
Too many great comics to name. If you like my show you’ll like Krystal Evans, whose show is dealing with some traumatic life events in a funny way. I’ve previewed a lot with Jay Lafferty who is always fantastic – she’s been learning pole dancing and is incorporating that into her stand up. My friend Stuart McPherson is one of the best acts on the circuit at the moment, we’ve been helping each other with our shows since the beginning of the year, so if you like me, you’ll love them!
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