“I’m throwing myself into the mad chaos of it all with a superb team of thrill-seekers and theatre sweet-hearts.”
WHO: Darby James
WHAT: “Join Australian musical comedian Darby James for his multi-award-winning cabaret about the process of sperm donation. On this unforgettable voyage with all original songs, Darby clicks a Facebook ad and gets swept up on an hilarious, heartfelt adventure. As he navigates medical questionnaires, psychological evaluations and musings on potential parenthood, Darby finds himself stranded as a seaman in moral purgatory, facing the question: should we be having children? Winner of the Edinburgh Touring Award and Best Cabaret at Melbourne Fringe Festival 2023, and nominated for six Green Room Awards, Darby James dives headfirst into his international debut.”
WHERE: Summerhall – Anatomy Lecture Theatre (Venue 26)
WHEN: 19:40 (60 min)
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Is this your first time to Edinburgh?
This will be my third jaunt to the glorious city of Edinburgh, and my first time performing at the Fringe. I visited on holiday in 2019 after my sister’s wedding. Then I was in town to get a taste of the festival last year. And this third time I’m throwing myself into the mad chaos of it all with a superb team of thrill-seekers and theatre sweet-hearts.
What are the big things you’ve learned since 2023 and have you absorbed any of the lessons yet?
Holy hell, I’m a hop skip and a jump from who I was in 2023. I don’t think I’ve had such an emotional year since 2016. Eyes have been opened, calves have been cramped. High drama, high octane, radical self-reflection and probably a few litres of strawberry juice with mint. The rapid-fire chapters of the year have sped me through heartbreak, the payoff of hard work, and immense gratitude for the beautiful people in my life. I also learned what an epilator was. Ouch.
Tell us about your show.
My show Little Squirt is a tender queer one-man-musical thought-spiral through my experience of the sperm donation process in Melbourne as I explore the epic moral conundrum of reproduction. I wrote it and perform in it, and it’s being produced by Quiet RIOT who picked us up after seeing our premiere in Melbourne Fringe (where we won the Edinburgh touring award through Summerhall and Best Cabaret of the festival). After Edinburgh we’re locked in for a few dates outside of the UK and then we’re back home to Australia until the next adventure.
What should your audience see at the festivals after they’ve seen your show?
Audiences should see:
– Rob Madge: My Son’s a Queer (But What Can You Do) @robmadge02 Rob is a queer icon and I am desperate to see this show in all its glory at Fringe. Heart-mendingly good.
– Lou Wall: The Bisexual’s Lament @thelouwall Lou is a queer Aussie musical comedy powerpoint superstar. I saw their show at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, and it is exceptional.
– Mel & Sam: High Pony @melobrienn @samanthandrew Mel & Sam are the funniest queens of musical sketch comedy. Their chemistry is more addictive than meth and you’ll get more abs laughing in their show than you ever did from your mum’s Ab Circle Pro.
– Michelle Brasier: Legacy @michellebrasier Michelle Brasier is another Aussie musical comedy icon who’s vocal chops will catapult you into new dimensions. Jaw-to-the-floor hilarious, witty, brilliant, musically delicious.
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