EdFringe Talk: Songs for a (Brave) New World – Free

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“My show is a satirical cabaret.”

WHO: Richard Lewis

WHAT: “Songs for a (Brave) New World. Richard Lewis follows up last year’s hit show A Cabaret called Hamlet by looking at the state of the world in 2024. Whether it’s politics, digital dating, Trump, green issues or political correctness, Richard finds a musical reason to spotlight the natural absurdity of the human race – and if that’s not your cup of tea, just sit back and enjoy the piano playing! ‘Not only is Lewis’ patter quick-fire and knowledgeable, but his piano playing is sublime’ **** (JonathonBaz.com, 2023).”

WHERE: PBH’s Free Fringe @ Fingers Piano Bar – Fingers Piano Bar (Venue 221) 

WHEN: 16:20 (50 min)

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Is this your first time to Edinburgh?

I’m from Edinburgh and did my first show here when I was 10 for the Edinburgh International Festival. Since then I’ve done numerous shows here both at the fringe and the Edinburgh International festival.

The fringe is great, but always a challenge. With the EIF, you just get a fee which makes your life a lot easier!

What are the big things you’ve learned since 2023 and have you absorbed any of the lessons yet?

The biggest thing is, I’m very grateful to be an Edinburgh resident. God knows how anyone else is able to afford it…

Tell us about your show.

My show is a satirical cabaret looking at contemporary themes such as digital dating, politics, environmental issues and anything else I could think of.

I try to mix as many musical styles as possible as my background is in classical as well as pop and musical theatre.

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

I confess, I haven’t seen anything else as yet! I’m doing two shows a day and rehearsing a third one.

I am musical director on Wallis at The Space and very very happy to plug my excellent colleagues on that show.

From the 19th to the 25th, I do Liberace in his own words.

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