EdFringe Talk: Hannah Byczkowski: Killer

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“Wherever you walk into you can expect to see something you’d never seen before, whether that’s a bloke eating cheese on stage at 4am or a half-naked person covered in slime. What’s not to love?”

WHO: Hannah Byczkowski

WHAT: “Winner of the first season of BBC’s The Traitors, Hannah Byczkowski digs into death in her debut hour. In her hilarious, no-nonsense style, Hannah explores everything from craft projects for loved one’s ashes, funeral faux pas and why she’s not running from serial killers. Hannah is the co-host and creator of the hit podcast Ghost Huns with over 5 million listens and 1.3 million followers on TikTok. NTA winner. TV also includes The Stand-Up Sketch Show (ITV2) and Celebrity Weakest Link (BBC One). ‘Want to howl with laughter? See Hannah. She is a comedy goddess’ (Claudia Winkleman).”

WHERE: Turret at Gilded Balloon Teviot (Venue 14) 

WHEN: 17:10 (60 min)

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Is this your first time to Edinburgh?

It’s my third year in Edinburgh performing, but my first time doing an hour for the whole run! I’m so excited to do my show every single day, run (I use that term loosely) around Edinburgh doing different gigs.

What I love about the Fringe is that every venue gets involved, wherever you walk into you can expect to see something you’d never seen before, whether that’s a bloke eating cheese on stage at 4am or a half-naked person covered in slime. What’s not to love?

What are the big things you’ve learned since 2025 and have you absorbed any of the lessons yet?

The biggest thing I’ve learned is that for your show to be good it needs to be consistent, it doesn’t matter how big or small the audience is, or who’s actually there, every show during Edinburgh needs to be the best I can do it. And I think I’m getting that now!

Tell us about your show.

I wrote the show with fabulous direction from the wonderful Rob Deering. It started as a show about my funeral but then I thought….that’s a bit self obsessed and self obsession is certainly not a trait of a comedian. It’s now become something else with a hint of true crime!

I really wanted to delve into what death means to me, how I feel about my own death, but the show had other ideas and it’s become something totally different, and I’m really excited for people to see it.

No plans as yet to do anything for after Edinburgh but things may change so watch this space!

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

Rachel Fairburn is absolutely amazing and hilarious, you should definitely see her. Also Adam Greene and his show ‘The Wizard of Ozempic’ is one of the funniest things I’ve seen in ages!

I think people should see things they wouldn’t usually watch. If you see something interesting, a poster by someone you’ve never heard of, take a punt on the show. Edinburgh is a place for exploration and taking chances, so do it!

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