“Audiences can handle much more than we sometimes give them credit for.”
WHO: Mario Adrion
WHAT: “A darkly funny show about a boy from a picturesque German town who leaves it all behind to become an international fashion model. Armed with a need for approval, Mario dives headfirst into the modelling world, navigating the chaos of pseudo professional relationships, the European runway, and sketchy modelling gigs. Along the way, Mario faces unhealthy power dynamics, constant rejection, and significant sexual abuse within the industry. The show explores themes of self-love, the need for acceptance, and grappling with sexual trauma from a male perspective. It’s a story about being hot — and sad.”
WHERE: Attic AND Pleasance Two at Pleasance Courtyard (Venue 33)
WHEN: Varies (60 min)
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Is this your first time to Edinburgh?
Yes! I’ve wanted to come to the Fringe for years because it feels like the Olympics of comedy. Thousands of artists from all over the world taking over one city for a month is such a ridiculous and beautiful idea. I love that audiences are willing to take chances on shows they know nothing about. As a comedian, that’s incredibly exciting.
What are the big things you’ve learned since 2025 and have you absorbed any of the lessons yet?
I’ve learned that audiences can handle much more than we sometimes give them credit for. If you’re honest enough, they’ll follow you almost anywhere. I’m still working on applying that lesson every time I write. It’s tempting to play it safe, but the interesting stuff usually lives on the other side of discomfort.
Tell us about your show.
I wrote the show over several years, with my director Bill Dawes. It’s produced by RBM Comedy and my team, Stephen Gordon Walker, Jordan Henry, and Emily Jones. The show has been evolving through previews in the US, and Edinburgh will be its Fringe debut. After that, I hope to keep touring it internationally because the themes seem to resonate with people wherever I perform.
What should your audience see at the festivals after they’ve seen your show?
I’m looking forward to seeing Gianmarco Soresi and Daniel Sloss. They’re both brilliant at balancing big laughs with smart storytelling, and I’m curious to see what they’ve created for the Fringe.
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