EdFringe Talk: All is Pink in West Berkshire County

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“We are all Fringe virgins, me, the prod team, and the cast.”

WHO: Eliza Christy

WHAT: “‘What would it take for you to eat a real-life human being?’ It’s dinner time in the Abbey stately home. The fire is crackling, champagne is fizzing – not to mention Eve Abbey has brought her new boyfriend home for the festivities. Set in the early years of a national meat ban, it is announced that meat will be back on the menu this evening and just in time for the arrival of new boyfriend, Rory… From award-winning playwright, Harry Daisley, comes a new, deliciously twisted comedy showcasing Berkshire’s finest family.”

WHERE: theSpace @ Symposium Hall – Annexe (Venue 43) 

WHEN: 17:05 (60 min)

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Is this your first time to Edinburgh?

We are all Fringe virgins, me, the prod team, and the cast. Which makes it all the more exciting we really are all in it together. This is actually my first time producing full stop, so a steep learning curve for me, but fringe is full of absolute professionals so I really have learned from the best.

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

In 2022 it hadn’t even crossed my mind I might go to Fringe. And now I’m in full swing of taking a show there so safe to say I’ve learned a lot. The Big things though… the things that make the most impact (on my life anyway- admittedly this is a self-indulgent answer) are always things that have been created through the medium of theatre, film, or music. So that is where I want to be. So Fringe is definitely the place to lap up all that creative gold.

Tell us about your show.

Harry Daisley wrote and directed our show. An amazing writer, but also such an all-rounder I have never met someone who fits so much into their life! A Medic Student, an athlete, a writer and a performer, constantly pushing himself into new spaces and trying new things. This is part of why his writing is the way it is, he is not afraid, and that definitely shows in his writing. A key point of inspiration for the script was the phrase ‘eat the rich’, which Harry flipped on its head to ‘eat the poor’ (the original working title of our show). From this grew a sadistic tale that showcases the worst parts of humanity.

Myself and Ellery Turgoose make up the producing team, we were connected with Harry through Aireborne Theatre who thought we would make a good team and they were right! Our production is premiering in Leeds before Edinburgh, this is where we are based so will be a friendly local audience nice and supportive for our first few shows.

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

People should definitely go see 60 Minutes of Mood Swings by OnTheNose Productions. 5 Strong female cast, brilliant humor, I think the title paints the picture pretty well of what you’re in for. Exploration of female anger, rants, joy, and expectations. A twist on the classic ugly duckling trope. I will definitely be there and so should you!

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