“I also shared an hour show with my dad! We did a comedy show about AI and growing up.”
WHO: Ruby Carr
WHAT: “Deep dive into the weird wonderful world of eBay. I’m obsessed with the thrill of an auction, it’s like shopping – but with a winner. I have bought it all. Is this because I’m a sucker for a good deal? A good story? Or is it my obsessive-compulsive disorder combined with my ADHD? You decide! I’ll take you down the rabbit hole, seeking validation for each progressively more unhinged purchase. ‘Infectious energy and steady stream of animated stories… with a deluge of sharp-witted reflections’ (The Student Newspaper). Winner of Funny Women Comedy Writing Award 2022.”
WHERE: Underbelly, George Square – The Wee Coo (Venue 300)
WHEN: 19:20 (60 min)
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Is this your first time to Edinburgh?
While this is my first year doing a solo show with all the bells and whistles, this is not my first Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
I’ve had great fun coming up with works in progress, and I also shared an hour show with my dad! We did a comedy show about AI and growing up.
But even before performing, I was a Fringe regular. When I was a teenager my Dad organised a conference in Edinburgh to be on at the same time as preview week. So my parents would bring me up, and they would give me some pocket money for shows and tell me where to meet them by the end of the day. Other teenagers were trying to pass as 18 to buy alcohol, I was trying to pass as 18 to get into a free fringe venue to watch a piece of experimental theatre. I always love taking a chance on a show you know nothing about. I have seen some amazing shows this way. I’ve also seen some awful ones, but that is the risk and the fun.
What are the big things you’ve learned since 2023 and have you absorbed any of the lessons yet?
Since 2023 I have learnt how to do my taxes. lol. I’ve learnt what counts as tax deductible. Unfortunately, my silly little eBay hauls do not count as “proper research”.
I’ve also learnt through my previews before the Fringe, that most people are amazed and flabbergasted about the things I show in eBae. But at every show, I get people in my audience who are as eBay freaky as me. As deep down the rabbit hole, sometimes even further. We all have the eBay bug and we have found each other. We do the secret handshake, exchange tips and our greatest finds. We convert the eBay newbies into eBay fans. I love finding my people!
Tell us about your show.
I was honoured to be selected to perform the show as part of Soho Rising Festival earlier this year. Prior to that, I had performed Works in Progress at VAULT Festival, Leicester Comedy Festival, Brighton Fringe, Cambridge Fringe and two weeks at Edinburgh Fringe 2023. I have a couple more previews lined up, but the completely finalised show will premiere at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this year!
I wrote the show, but a special shout out must go to some eBay sellers who are very near and dear to my heart.
I am very fortunate to be working with Stuart Laws as my director, who has somehow made the show even weirder.
I am also delighted to be working with Angela Pearson for PR, because even though I am a lady who loves eBay, I am terrible at selling myself. Angela has been amazing to work with, plus she loves puns as much as me. Dream team.
What should your audience see at the festivals after they’ve seen your show?
Derek Mitchell – he has an extremely funny instagram page and is one of the kindest people I’ve met this year. Yep, sign me up for this show.
Martin Angolo – I saw an advert for his show and was sold. He was recommended to me as hilarious by a friend, so I am looking forward to seeing this show! Edinburgh for me is about watching people you haven’t seen yet and becoming their new biggest fan.
Dee Allum – I am a huge Dee fan. Exceptional at writing and delivering well crafted jokes. I’ve been waiting for this show for years.
2 Muslim 2 Furious -Aisha Amanduri @aishaamanduri and Hasan Al-habib (No Twitter, but does have insta!). This is an amazing opportunity to see two brilliant acts share an hour. Both are incredibly funny and quick witted, what a treat you get to see both in one show!
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