“In our crazy modern world it is great to get people out and about instead of sitting on the couch doom scrolling!”
WHO: Stephen Teakle
WHAT: “Barry Morgan – Australia’s most celebrated organ salesman. Straight from the golden era of the late 70s into the 1980s and the showroom floor of Barry Morgan’s World of Organs, Barry Morgan is here to bring you the ultimate in jaunty music and comedy. Barry has toured across the world lighting up stages and people’s lives! His dazzling performances are a blend of music, comedy and sheer joy, guaranteed to leave audiences feeling mesmerised by his extraordinary organ. It’s the ultimate Edinburgh party – don’t miss this massive cult!”
WHERE: Bier Keller at Frankenstein Pub (Venue 304)
WHEN: 19:30 (50 min)
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Is this your first time to Edinburgh?
I have visited Edfringe before.
In 2024 I came for a look-see and had the opportunity to “test the waters” so to speak as Barry Morgan when my good friend Tom Stade introduced me to the wonderful team at The Stand Comedy Club in edinburgh. I performed one evening as part of a showcase and everyone was delighted Barry could spread a little organ joy and a couple of groovy tunes on the little Yamaha PC100 circa 1970’s Playcard Organ or as Barry likes to say his “battery operated strapon organ” (like a Keytar but so much better).
Edfringe is very special ( which I’m sure you know – as it’s the biggest Fringe in the world and there are so many great acts to experience. In our crazy modern world it is great to get people out and about instead of sitting on the couch doom scrolling!
One part of a great festival is about the audiences being hit with the “Wow Factor” of a new discovery and the power of word of mouth ( or Social Media) to make sure their friends experience their new discovery! Who knows maybe Barry will experience some of that energy this year!
I find being a performer at a Festival is my dream time, I get to see lots of shows, perform daily and see the real side of the Entertainment Industry in the Artists Bar late at night when our favourite comedians are having their own doom scrolling, not so positive moments. Big hugs required!
What are the big things you’ve learned since 2024 and have you absorbed any of the lessons yet?
I fast everyday and do my best to stay away from sugar.
When performing at a Festival for me it’s not a party but heaps and heaps of fun!
In 2024 at the Edfringe I visited the Olympic Pool in Edinburgh each morning for a few laps and a cold shower, what a great way to start the day…. plus living in a van motivates one to get to the pool for a rinse!
Tell us about your show.
The HOPE show is a good old fashioned romp through the era of organ parties in living rooms (like a tupperware party but with less plastic and more organ) and family sing-alongs as well as being as modern as tomorrow with a few rock and disco hits being pumped out of the organ. Barry truly brings hope when he demonstrates all the wonderful “almost realistic sounds” of a 1970’s home organ. Barry loves to over share and is keen for someone to take his organ home with them so The Organ Is For Sale!
Barry Morgan’s World Of Organs has been successfully touring and making jawlines ache in Oz for over 10 years and it’s time to expand and get around the UK.
Barry & I hope to tour the show throughout the UK and Europe over the coming years. (the towns in Australia are so far apart….the Organ Bus has already done a million miles).
What should your audience see at the festivals after they’ve seen your show?
Tom Stade: Natughty By Nature is a must see. Tom and his family really embraced my visit to Edinburgh in 2024 and showed me around. Tom is my favourite Family Comedian of all time!
I met Bobby Davro last year and went to see his show. It was a blast and this year he’s back with his new show Bobby Davro – Funny Magnet. I’ll definitely be there and would highly recommend that you get there too
Also Moonage Rhapsody at The Voodoo Rooms has caught my eye. It’s described as ‘a crazy little modern love letter to two of the most iconic disruptors of our generation – David Bowie and Freddie Mercury’. What’s not to love?
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