“I’m naturally a huge planner and I want everyone around me to be happy.”
WHO: Gillian Gurganus
WHAT: “A half hour of sharp, witty and glamorous comedic storytelling from gorgeous American comedian, Gillian Gurganus – a triple threat who has definitely never been fired from a job! Come on this journey and witness Gillian looking for her big break… in all the wrong places! She might even sing and dance for you, if you’re lucky.”
WHERE: Just Up The Stairs at Just the Tonic at The Caves (Venue 88)
WHEN: 14:25 (30 min)
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Is this your first time to Edinburgh?
This IS my first time in Edinburgh! It’s my first time in the UK ever, actually – I went to Spain in 2023 but trust me, that’s a story for another time! I could not be more thrilled to be making my international debut at the Edinburgh Fringe, some of my favorite comedians have done runs at the Fringe – they inspire me to aim higher and higher! I think something that makes an arts festival great is diversity – I think that a lot of times we as artists get in the groove of supporting acts that sound like us, look like us, and think like us. I’m pumped to see shows produced and performed by people from so many different experiences and perspectives at the Fringe!
What are the big things you’ve learned since 2024 and have you absorbed any of the lessons yet?
2024 was all about rebuilding and reassessing both my short and long term goals – it felt like a time in my life where so many new things were starting! All of those new beginnings made me want to savor being present in the moment and not wishing for time to speed up. I’m naturally a huge planner and I want everyone around me to be happy (Libra sun, Capricorn moon AND rising here!) so sometimes living in the moment can be hard for me, I love to be 18 months ahead of myself! Honestly, preparing for my Edinburgh Fringe run this year has shown me how important it is to balance both savoring the excitement of it all while keeping my eyes on the road ahead, so to speak. Sure, I have goals like “get good reviews, connect with other performers during Fringe” but most of all I just want to enjoy my time, explore Edinburgh, and try vegetarian haggis!
Tell us about your show.
Not only am I the star of And All That Jazz – but I wrote it too! This is my first half-hour solo show, all about my journey to fame and stardom, one horrible, mind-numbing, job at a time. I performed the very first version of the show at my monthly storytelling comedy show, Messy Queens, in 2023, and then a 15 minute version as a part of The PIT’s (The Peoples Improv Theater in Manhattan, NY) Annual SOLOCOM Festival in 2024. I debuted the glamorous half-hour version it is now at Brooklyn Comedy Collective as well last year! Who knows where I’ll take it next – the Gillianaires (my fans!) are everywhere!
What should your audience see at the festivals after they’ve seen your show?
I love a good plug! After you see my show, you MUST see these 3 shows from my fellow New Yorkers – Bailey Swilley’s Gimme a Sign! Andrea Coleman’s 3 White Guys Named John, and Douglas Widick’s Paperclip. All of these artists are incredible performers with strong comedic timing and the writing chops to back it up! Plus, all of them are certified Gillianaires!
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