“It’s the Everest of festivals (and from what I’ve heard, like Everest, supplemental oxygen may sometimes be required.”
WHO: Victoria Mature
WHAT: “Victor Mature was one of the most popular leading men of Hollywood’s Golden Age, starring in such iconic films as Kiss of Death, My Darling Clementine, Samson and Delilah, and The Robe. In this intimate cabaret, vocalist Victoria Mature uses music and movie clips inspired by Victor’s career to tell the story of what it was like growing up with Hollywood’s original hunk as her father. With music from Broadway to folk to opera to pop…there’s something for everyone! Says Victoria, ‘You may know Victor Mature as Doc Holliday or Samson or Demetrius… I knew him as Dad!'”
WHERE: Assembly Rooms – Drawing Room (Venue 20)
WHEN: 20:30 (65 min)
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Is this your first time to Edinburgh?
This is my first time ever to Edinburgh, as a visitor, as a spectator, and as a performer. But I’ve been introducing my Dad’s movies at classic film festivals for about 6 years now (TCMFF, Noir City, Arthur Lyons’ Palm Springs Film Noir Festival, Film Geeks San Diego, Films of the Fifties at Film Forum New York, Noir Film Festival in Czechia, UK Noir Festival in Bristol, and the Victor Mature Film Festival in Pinzolo Italia). And even though I’ve never experienced Edfringe, I’ve always wanted to attend, and I’m thrilled to finally be able to make it. It’s the Everest of festivals (and from what I’ve heard, like Everest, supplemental oxygen may sometimes be required…:-)
What are the big things you’ve learned since 2023 and have you absorbed any of the lessons yet?
No lessons yet about Edinburgh (but ask me again at the end of the festival). Regarding life lessons overall, the most useful perspective I’ve found has been attributed to Oscar Wilde: “Life is far too important to be taken seriously.” My ability to fully embrace the implications of that simple statement is a work in progress…:-)
Tell us about your show.
I wrote the script myself based on my experiences growing up and years of research into the life and career my dad had before I was born. And I had help on many fronts creating the cabaret. London-based Ian Brandon is my collaborative musical accompanist (he created all my vocal tracks and many of the song arrangements). Pete Shaner provided direction and created all the scenes where I interact with my dad on film, and Vanessa Dinning (also originally from the UK) brought her years of professional experience to bear on the final product. Michael Mizerany choreographed and Ari Gil supplied the wisdom of the ages. And finally, Edfringe legend Guy Masterson (a longtime friend) is presenting the show here in Edinburgh. I premiered a 95 minute version of the show to open the season for Bodhi Tree Concerts in San Diego, then performed the show a second time at the Palm Springs Cultural Center as a fundraiser for the Arthur Lyons’ Film Noir Festival. I am premiering the 65 min version of the show here at Edfringe, and have plans perform the show in the Italian birthplace of Victor’s father in September…
What should your audience see at the festivals after they’ve seen your show?
I don’t have any history with Edfringe other than knowing Guy Masterson, but I whole heartedly recommend everything he’s doing this year at Fringe. He’ll be performing two of his famous solo shows one time each this season (“Under Milk Wood,” at 18:00 on 14 Aug and “Animal Farm” at 18:00 on 18 Aug, both at Pleasance). From what I understand, this may be your last opportunity to see Guy performing these shows. Don’t miss them! And Guy is presenting one other show this year (“Making Marx” at 11:35 in the Drawing Room at Assembly [the same venue I’m in]). And finally, there’s another show coming over from San Diego (“Get Wrecked: A “Tempest” of a Radio Play”, playing in theSpace@Venue 45 on 2, 4, 5, and 7 Aug [times vary]) and I’ve also heard good things about Alison Larkin’s “Grief…A Comedy” at Assembly. See them all!!!
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