” The wonderful thing about humanity is that we can always find some sort of reliability and empathy towards each other which is why I try and tap in to human part of my comedy work.”
WHO: Su Mi
WHAT: “THISMOTHERPHUCKER is a public nuisance. A dysfunctional anti-clown whose only mission is to destroy ego. Award-winning stand-up and drag performance artist Su Mi presents their debut show: an immersive surreal experience resurrecting every nostalgic moment left forgotten, healing the inner child and seeking to destroy archaic stereotypes and challenge the narrative of comedy whilst navigating a predominantly white cis space. BBC New Comedian of the Year nominee, finalist of Funny Women Awards and Musical Comedy Awards, and Top of the Slops drag superstar. ‘Star comedic quality, difficult to craft’ (FunnyWomen.com). ‘A hugely entertaining force of nature’ (Chortle.co.uk).”
WHERE: Iron Belly at Underbelly, Cowgate (Venue 61)
WHEN: 18:40 (60 min)
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Is this your first time to Edinburgh?
I’ve been an avid go-er of the Fringe for several years and will be making my 10th year this year! I know , CrAzY. Bloody hell am I old. Edinburgh Fringe festival is a bit of magic really. That one place you can watch a woman in a crab suit lose her mind whilst devouring copious amouns of mac n cheese toasties. The ultimate healthy combination. You can always clamber your way up to Arthur seat to cool down by the locke. Or say pop down to Hive til five and have your shoes permanently stick to the ground whilst sinking cheap jagers. Then you wake up and do it all over again. Magic.
What are the big things you’ve learned since 2024 and have you absorbed any of the lessons yet?
The biggest thing I’ve learnt this year is that everything that makes me “different” is my super power. The strength and knowledge of being from two cultures is what makes my life so interesting, negative or positive and I’m so excited to share that. The wonderful thing about humanity is that we can always find some sort of reliability and empathy towards each other which is why I try and tap in to human part of my comedy work. The gift of knowledge of being born in two cultures is highly relatable to a grand scale of audience. I really think the industry is missing a trick when it comes to putting ESEA representations on our screens.
Tell us about your show.
I’ve been comedy writing on my own for over 12 years. The show is written by myself and directed by my wonderful friend, Bruce Tang. We both met at an ESEA development programme called Laughing matters , which is comedy collective funded by the BBC and produced by Milk Tea Productions which is driving to show Asian representation in Comedy and Film.
Bruce is also a comedy writer and improviser. His writing includes BBC’s Drop the Dead Panda (Best Scripted Comedy nominee for the BBC’s Audio Drama Awards and Best Radio Sketch Show nominee for the British Comedy Guide 2021 Awards) and Comedy Central’s East Mode with Nigel Ng. Bruce’s writing is driven by contemporary British culture, with a particular focus on class and queerness which I love and resonate with. The reality of trying to find a Queer Asian / POC director was near to impossible (as in ZERO) so me and him joined forces to become the representation we always needed. I wanted my director to be POC/ Queer as there are a million one intricacies of being a Queer, Asian and working class performer that need to be acknowledged. If the roles aren’t there , then we have to make the roles. I also am a part of Bighead Company productions who specifically love working with performers from unique backgrounds and help create shows that are not only funny, but also unique and exciting to watch which is why we are a perfect fit. .
What should your audience see at the festivals after they’ve seen your show?
There are so many great shows this year! Cabbage the clown (Cinemadrome) which I’ve seen 3 times already is just an expert mix of clowning and sapphic beauty. Shalaka Kurup, (Get a grip) is honestly one of the most smartest weirdest joke writers I’ve ever met. Holly Spillar (Tall Child) has a voice of angel and really echoes the feelings of creatives who are working class. Will BF and Noah (Too much time on your phones) freaky sketch comedy at its finest. Daniel Mckeon (Boy Boss) such a relatable nice lad who’s a wonder at crowdwork , Roger O Sullivan (Fekken) who inarguably had the best poster of 2023, Rohan Sharma (Mad dog) funny ha ha hoo ha but also woof. Jessie Nixon (Dont make me regret this) a joy to watch, its in the title! Rosa Garland (Primal Bog) very necessary slimy good times. Anna Hale (Control Freak) is a musical mogul and great singer / song writer. Hasan Al Habib Death to midwest, the way he intertwines cultures and also imitates accents so talented! Alex Prescott Cosy an expert in improvising musical comedy. Alice India (See you in Hell) constantly showcases girl boss behaviour) and there are so many more!
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