EdFringe Talk: Liz Guterbock: Nice

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“I took the year off in 2024 and I learned that it’s okay to have a year off!”

WHO: Liz Guterbock

WHAT: “Toxic positivity? Yes please! American-born Brit comedian Liz Guterbock (Guardian and Dave Joke of the Fringe Top 10s) remains f*cking nice despite the world increasingly being run by bullies. With everything going on right now, Liz would swear more, but she’s not even sure she’d do it in the right accent. Americans say she sounds British. Brits say she sounds American. Liz thinks she might just sound like a jackass – but come and judge for yourself. She’ll be nice. Promise… ‘Emanates sweetness with added LA charm’ **** (FunnyWomen.com).”

WHERE: Southsider at PBH’s Free Fringe @ Southsider (Venue 148) 

WHEN: 19:00 (60 min)

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Is this your first time to Edinburgh?

This is my 5th time doing the Fringe, and I’m so excited to come back. The nicest part is it’ll feel even more like a homecoming because I’ll be doing my show at Southsider with PBH’s Free Fringe, which is where I did my first ever split bill of stand-up comedy with my buddy Louise Bastock back in 2018. The Fringe is such a special event because whatever kind of show you’re into, it’s going to be there. There really is something for everyone. As a performer, it’s all too easy to just get laser focused on performing my show every day. However, it’s my goal this year to see a lot more shows than I have in past years. There are so many incredible people in town all at once – might as well try to see as many of them as I can!

What are the big things you’ve learned since 2024 and have you absorbed any of the lessons yet?

I took the year off in 2024 and I learned that it’s okay to have a year off! I also learned a lot from previous Fringes – mostly I’ve learned that even if City Restaurant does amazing gluten free fish and chips, that doesn’t mean you should have it every day. But I’ve also learned that the best thing to do at the Fringe is to focus your energy on the people who are coming to your shows, whether that’s one person or 40 people. I think I’ve absorbed both those lessons – I don’t eat fish and chips every day, and I’ve done previews to as few as two people in the run up to the Fringe…and it was a lot of fun!

Tell us about your show.

I wrote the show all by myself like a big grown up and I’m very excited to share it. Ingenious Fools are producing it – I’ve always self-produced in the past, so it feels special (and incredibly helpful) to have a professional production company behind me this time. This is a premier for the show up in Edinburgh. After the Fringe I’d like to do a little tour of the UK with it, but I’ve got to think about this year’s Edinburgh first! Then grand plans can be hatched!

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

See Nick Everrett – he’s one of the funniest men I know. His style is unique, and his writing is skilful, not to mention he’s got incredible improv chops. He’s always surprising – check him out.

Desiree Burch – she’s a total powerhouse and I’m so excited she’s back at the Fringe. Desiree is wise, witty and unflinchingly honest. A breath of fresh air and I can’t wait to see her new show.

Ball and Boe – John Kearns and Adam Riches are bringing their brilliant show Ball and Boe up to the Fringe, about Alfie Boe and Michael Ball, and it’s one of the funniest shows I’ve seen in a long time. They’re charming, ridiculous, and crucially, can sing. And this version of the show is Christmas themed – what’s not to like?

Heidi Regan – Heidi is intelligent, silly, and just plain fun. Her new show is called Jekyll and Heidi – I’m laughing already and I haven’t even been to the show. Imagine what it’ll be like AT the show! Go see her!

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