“I was told by my dentist that I grind my teeth and 4 months after that I went to Slovakia with my hairdresser and drove over a car in a tank (after 30 minutes of smashing it with big hammers).”
WHO: Ian Smith
WHAT: “Multi award-winning comedian Ian Smith (BBC Radio 4’s The News Quiz and co-host of the Northern News podcast) presents a new show about stress, love and driving a tank with your hairdresser. Amused Moose Comedy Award and ThreeWeeks Editors’ Award Winner 2017. British Comedy Guide Recommended 2018 and 2019. ‘Catch him now before his inevitable jump to the big time’ (Telegraph). ‘An effortlessly brilliant stand-up show’ **** (Scotsman). ‘A riot of sprightly silliness’ **** (Chortle.co.uk). ‘One of the best you will see at the festival’ ***** (Mirror).”
WHERE: Monkey Barrel Comedy (The Tron) – The Tron (Venue 51)
WHEN: 13:35 (60 min)
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Is this your first time to Edinburgh?
No – this is my seventh solo show and my tenth full run at the Fringe! I’ve been going long enough to discover the best shortbread shop ever and then see that shortbread shop close down, which makes me feel old. I love the Fringe so much, and as soon as it’s done I’m thinking about what I want to do there next.
What are the big things you’ve learned since 2022 and have you absorbed any of the lessons yet?
I think I’m very good at learning a lesson – but then not putting any of it into practice. Especially when it comes to meaningful life lessons. So, what I will say, is that I learnt the best way to roast a full broccoli. Get it in a big tray with a little bit of water in, just a little, which helps keep it moist while still giving it a roasted texture. Is this selling my Edinburgh show?
Tell us about your show.
This is a stand-up show written and performed by me – it’s about stress, but in a very silly way. I was told by my dentist that I grind my teeth and 4 months after that I went to Slovakia with my hairdresser and drove over a car in a tank (after 30 minutes of smashing it with big hammers). So I guess it’s up to you and the audience to decide whether I’ve de-stressed or got worse. Edinburgh will be it’s premier and I’ll be touring it around the UK in early 2024.
What should your audience see at the festivals after they’ve seen your show?
I’m very excited to see John Kearns’ The Varnishing Days at Monkey Barrel – I saw an early work in progress and it was already so funny and his shows always find a way to be incredibly silly and laugh out loud funny while still being really beautiful and profound.
I’ve also already seen a few previews of Pierre Novellie’s show and it is great, as usual. I’m excited to see Jonny Pelham too because he is a funny, funny man – and Tamsyn Kelly’s debut show will be very good.
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