“Do go and see shows, and do buy a new boho bag from the leathermaker, but give yourself time to catch your breath.”
WHO: Alexander Bennett
WHAT: “Do you have a critical inner voice? Join Alexander as he interrogates his own, tries to kill it, then comes for yours. A show about hating yourself and, amongst other things, choosing not to. ‘Passionate and praiseworthy dark observational comedy’ (Skinny). ‘Courageous and thought-provoking’ (Scotsman). ‘His sharp interpretations of the world around him add a sinister spin to the everyday – Unique and hilarious’ (TheReviewsHub.com). ‘A producer and performer of some refreshingly different material’ (Chortle.co.uk). Creator of Hell To Play, Dan Vs Food and the Born Yesterday podcast.”
WHERE: Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose – Coorie (Venue 24)
WHEN: 21:00 (60 min)
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Is this your first time to Edinburgh?
This is not my first rodeo, in fact I have many experiences of the rodeo, and I both fear and respect it. What makes a great rodeo? Pacing yourself! Either as a performer or a punter you need to pace yourself, if you keep drinking, eating badly and seeing relentless shows back to back you’ll burn out. Eat something healthy, go for a walk away from the fringe, make sure your horse’s saddle is attached correctly. Do go and see shows, and do buy a new boho bag from the leathermaker, but give yourself time to catch your breath. If you’re a punter, bear in mind how much every performer you see has put on the line to show you their work. If you’re a performer, bear in mind people have chosen to give you their time at the biggest arts festival in the world.
What are the big things you’ve learned since 2022 and have you absorbed any of the lessons yet?
I think for me the major thing that has changed in my thinking is that I needed to reduce the number of projects I was working on and focus on giving the projects I went ahead with enough time, effort and, frankly, money to get them the attention I have been looking for. That and don’t lose your voice shouting in busy bars all the time. You need to be able to speak.
Tell us about your show.
So my show is a stand up show, developed by me over a few years, and it’s about realising how self-destructive self-hatred is, why it’s important and my battle against it. I have been working as a comedian for many years, but this is my first show on a big platform with PR backing and all the bells and whistles. There are no bells or whistles in the show.
What should your audience see at the festivals after they’ve seen your show?
Well, go and see the brilliant Sian Docksey (19:10 Pleasance Dome) as she is fantastic and I directed that show. ACMS (23:55 Monkey Barrell, various dates) is always the best compilation of absolute nonsense and genius. I’d go see Andrew O’Neill, Lulu Popplewell, Alison Spittle, Garrett Millerick, Pierre Novellie and How To Radiate Sexual Allure
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