“I’m a big believer that what truly makes a great festival is the ratio of food trucks selling potato and/or chicken based products to the amount of shows available.”
WHO: Louise Atkinson
WHAT: “With this new comedy show, the Amused Moose Best Debut Show winner revisits the unsolicited feedback she once received; ‘Louise Atkinson – sounds good, looks like a mess’; and discusses our incorrect assumptions about people. ‘Reminiscent of Victoria Wood and Peter Kay’ (Stuart Maconie). ‘Her innate funny bones reassure you that you’re in safe hands’ (Chortle.co.uk). ‘An instantly likeable comic’ **** (TheArtsDesk.com). ***** (TheWeeReview.com). **** (BroadwayBaby.com). **** (EdFringeReview.com). **** (MervSpotFringe.com).”
WHERE: Gilded Balloon Patter House – Coorie (Venue 24)
WHEN: 17:00 (60 min)
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Is this your first time to Edinburgh?
No, I believe the official amount is…umpteenth, but I never was good at counting. It’s my second hour, that number I’m sure of.
Any arts festival’s success is based on 2 very crucial components; the audience and the artist. As long as both of them are up for it and enjoying themselves, everything else is secondary. Oh and I’m a big believer that what truly makes a great festival is the ratio of food trucks selling potato and/or chicken based products to the amount of shows available. Which is probably why the Edinburgh fringe is one of the most successful arts festivals in the world.
What are the big things you’ve learned since 2023 and have you absorbed any of the lessons yet?
So I learned one of the most valuable life lessons I think I will ever learn which is, you can get the mould out of grouting using paper towels and bleach. Honestly, I’ve never been happier. Have I absorbed that lesson? Yes, but you know who also has absorbed that lesson? The little bit of silicone sealant that sits round my bath. Absolutely buzzing about it to be totally honest.
Tell us about your show.
Yes, of course. So the producer is -me, director-me, writer-me (but wearing a hat), performer-me, person who’s bought the snacks – me, I don’t want to be self involved, but I believe I play a key part in this show.
I try to explore the absurdity of making assumptions about people based on their physical appearance when really we should be judging them based on their biscuit preferences, it’s very high brow as you can probably tell.
I’ve taken the show for a few preview spots and some lovely other festivals up and down the country, which I like doing, get’s me out the house and that.
What should your audience see at the festivals after they’ve seen your show?
I mean, what an absolute treat you have this year.
Hannah Platt – an absolute master of deadpan comedy and some of the smartest, wittiest jokes you are going to here.
Aaron Twitchen – I refuse to believe anyone can’t have fun at his show. He’s hilarious, highly energetic, sparkles more than the sun itself and just knows how to put on a fun show.
Amy Mason – Amy is just an exceptionally gifted comedy writer and performer and her story of coming out later in life whilst still married to a man…..not going to lie, some big laughs.
Chelsea Birkby – such a wonderful mash-up of wit and charm with Chelsea, it’s her second hour and her first one was brilliant, so you are in for such a treat with the second
Si Beckwith – Si’s show is all about trying to navigate life as a step-parent. It’s already had a load of well deserved aclaim, but it’s smart and incredibly funny.
Rachel Fairburn – Rach is obviously an exceptional comedian, I don’t think I need to state how talented she is here, but this year she is doing a character based show and honestly, it’s top notch. Get yourself there with a glass of wine and brace to have your sides hurt from laughing.
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