“I’ve learned the value of putting yourself out there – you never know what might happen, or who you’ll meet.”
WHO: Lexi Wolfe
WHAT: “What happens to Shakespeare’s best-loved heroes and most reviled villains after the curtain falls? Come and join a host of familiar Shakespearean characters as they reflect back on their lives: including Lady Macbeth, Portia, Hamlet and King Hal (Henry V). Lexi Wolfe weaves together Shakespeare’s words, historical research, and her own dramatic spark, as she transforms into four distinct characters, to follow their onward journeys. Winner of Best Actress, Buxton Fringe 2021. ‘Lexi Wolfe is a formidable actor’ (Buxton Fringe).”
WHERE: theSpaceTriplex – Studio (Venue 38)
WHEN: 16:05 (60 min)
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Is this your first time to Edinburgh?
As a company, yes. I performed here fresh out of training with The Yellow Wallpaper back in the Dark Ages (or so it seems) but this is the first time we’ve brought one of my own one woman shows to the Edfringe. It’s been somewhat of a goal for us to get it here, and it’s my co-creator Andrew’s first time EVER at the Fringe, so exposing him to the wealth of talent this place always has on offer has been something of a treat for me!
What are the big things you’ve learned since 2022 and have you absorbed any of the lessons yet?
Oh cripes. Having fibromyalgia – an invisible illness – you need to learn to both pace yourself as well as give yourself a goal to strive towards. That’s the main thing I’ve learned. Also the value of putting yourself out there – you never know what might happen, or who you’ll meet.
Tell us about your show.
I wrote After Shakespeare during Lockdown as one of those Always Meant To projects. I took it to the Buxton Fringe two years ago and managed to get Best Female Actor that year!
I’ve done a number of one woman shows before, so it is as intended. Andrew has been amazing at sorting everything out for me to just have to learn the show and perform every day. We’ve been working together for over six years on the aforementioned shows. After this, we’ll likely be seeing if we can set something of a tour up, as it is doing better than even I hoped!
What should your audience see at the festivals after they’ve seen your show?
In the same venue is the Standard Short Long Drop – at the moment, the best thing I’ve seen at the Fringe this year. Can also recommend The Mitford Sisters, and Edmund Dehn’s performance in Lear Alone (right before us, and supported by Crisis) is just stunning!
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