EdFringe Talk: Alex Prescot: Cosy

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“I’ve got the brilliant Ben Target on board as my director and have done more work in progress and preview shows, and the show has grown, changed and improved in so many ways that I never would have anticipated.”

WHO: Alex Prescot

WHAT: “Join comedy equivalent of sunshine Alex Prescot for a delightful debut hour that’s tailor-made for each audience. Expect a warm and fuzzy blend of joyful musical comedy and quick-witted improvisation. Don’t expect his notably absent double-act partner. Clap Back to Reality Winner 2024, Musical Comedy Awards Finalist 2025, Chortle Hotshots Shortlist 2025, Kingston New Act Finalist 2024, Chichester New Act Finalist 2024. ***** ‘Incredibly talented’ (BroadwayWorld.com). ***** (LondonTheatre.co.uk). **** (PepperAndSalt.uk). **** (ThePhoenixRemix.com). Directed by Ben Target (Double Fringe First Winner and Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee).”

WHERE: Dexter at Underbelly, Bristo Square (Venue 302) 

WHEN: 11:45 (60 min)

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Is this your first time to Edinburgh?

I have done the fringe in some capacity (performer, director or punter!) for the past 10 years, but this is my first time taking up a solo musical comedy hour, so I’m super excited!

It’s a unique festival where you can strike up a conversation with absolutely anybody – just to be surrounded by that many people enjoying shows and exchanging recommendations is a huge buzz and why people (me) keep coming back.

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

My main lesson is that there’s always more work to do!

I did a work in progress of my show at the Fringe in 2024 (which sold out and got good reviews!) so you might think like ‘OK great, it’s done!’ However, since then I’ve got the brilliant Ben Target on board as my director and have done more work in progress and preview shows, and the show has grown, changed and improved in so many ways that I never would have anticipated.

That’s kind of the joy and the horror of it – you can always find more in a show, being inspired by other performers and trying to create something that expresses what you want to say right now (as well as giving the audience a bespoke experience!).

So as for whether I’ve absorbed this lesson…I’m still working on it!

Tell us about your show.

‘Alex Prescot: Cosy’ is my debut musical comedy hour. It’s about my double act partner who left me to move to Australia (sad), mixing original and improvised songs to explore when to take risks and when the comfort zone is actually a totally fine pace to be. It’s aiming to be the loveliest show of the fringe, a perfect way to kick start your day!

I’ve been working on the show since last year’s Fringe, and the plan is to tour it around the UK after August (and maybe further afield too…watch this space!).

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

First one is a bit biased because I’m in it, but ‘A Jaffa Cake Musical’ is coming back after its sell-out run last year, so it’s a must! Claire Parry is a brilliant clown and is bringing back her hilarious show ‘I Am Claire Parry (very funny stand-up), Katie Pritchard is a musical comedy queen and is returning with her show ‘Katie Pritchard: I Kiss The Music’, and then I’m looking forward to catching James Trickey and Sharon Wanjohi’s debut hours!

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