“In a crowded field like the Edinburgh Fringe, standing out requires not just a great performance but also effective marketing and building connections within the industry.”
WHO: Dima Watermelon
WHAT: “Wild and unapologetically hilarious comedy show about dreams, quirks of our diverse society, and the absurdity of life. Originally from Ukraine, Dima moved to Berlin nine years ago and immediately started doing stand-up in order not to lose his sense of humour while integrating into German society. After many years of trying to become German, Dima gave up on life and started doing comedy full-time because laughter is the only way he can cope with everything that’s happening in the world.”
WHERE: Laughing Horse @ The Raging Bull – Cellar (Venue 332)
WHEN: 17:15 (60 min)
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Is this your first time to Edinburgh?
Yes, this is my first time with a solo show. I participated in the Edinburgh Fringe in 2022 with a double bill, and I loved the experience. It took me two years to write a show that can stand out among the many amazing performances at Fringe. The Edinburgh Fringe is the premier performance art festival in the world, where comedians from all over the globe bring their shows. As a comedian, you want to be there to showcase your comedy to Fringe audiences, who have unlimited options. This brings a lot of excitement but also a lot of pressure for a comedian.
What are the big things you’ve learned since 2023 and have you absorbed any of the lessons yet?
I’ve gained a deeper understanding of my own comedic voice and what resonates with audiences. This has been crucial in refining my material and delivery to make a stronger impact with my jokes. I’ve also learned the value of self-promotion and networking. In a crowded field like the Edinburgh Fringe, standing out requires not just a great performance but also effective marketing and building connections within the industry.
Tell us about your show.
My show is called “Ukrainian Dream,” and I wrote it myself. It explores my journey of embracing stand-up comedy as a career and realizing that it’s now my true calling. The show also reflects on the state of the world from my unique perspective as a Ukrainian citizen, using humor to navigate and cope with the challenges my country currently faces.
This show has been developing over the past year, during which I took it on the road across Europe and performed it around 50 times. I’m incredibly excited to finally bring it to such a prestigious festival, as I feel it’s in very good shape. After Edinburgh, I plan to take the show on tour across Europe once more, including stops in London, Dublin, and many other cities where I haven’t performed yet. I also plan to record this show for YouTube or other online platforms.
What should your audience see at the festivals after they’ve seen your show?
I can definitely recommend checking out my peers from Berlin:
“Steph DePrez: 11 Lessons on Being Loud” – Steph is one of the most distinctive stand-up comics around. As an opera singer, her performances not only make you laugh but also give you the feeling of experiencing true art 🙂
“Mike Rice: Nasty Character” – he is absolutely hilarious and one of Ireland’s future great comedians. Non-stop laughter, a perfect way to escape reality for an hour.
“Moni Zhang: Asian Daddy, Dead” – an emotional rollercoaster and deeply personal story from a hilarious Chinese comedian.
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