“It doesn’t matter how good your own show is; if it’s not surrounded by other shows and /or on a main fringe route, you will be struggling.”
WHO: Richard Lewis
WHAT: “Whether it’s politics or digital dating, climate change or political correctness, Richard finds a musical angle to spotlight the natural absurdity of the human race – and if that’s not your cup of tea, just sit back and enjoy the piano playing! ‘The show is a masterclass of original parodies that would grace the finest of theatres, and Richard Lewis is a musician everyone should see whilst at the Fringe’ (ThreeWeeksEdinburgh.com).”
WHERE: Speakeasy at PBH’s Free Fringe @ Voodoo Rooms (Venue 68b)
WHEN: 16:50 (55 min)
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Is this your first time to Edinburgh?
No, I did my first performance in Edinburgh at age 10 for the International Festival! (I’m from Edinburgh). I then did some more shows in my 20s and after a break and back and enjoying the Fringe experience again.
Two shows this year, the one above and the show on the life of Liberace.
The variety on offer is always Edinburgh‘s calling card. Yes, it can be hit and miss. But if you don’t like something today, you’re bound to find something you like tomorrow…
What are the big things you’ve learned since 2024 and have you absorbed any of the lessons yet?
Location is everything in Edinburgh. As well as having a vibrant venue, it doesn’t matter how good your own show is; if it’s not surrounded by other shows and /or on a main fringe route, you will be struggling.
Tell us about your show.
I did a show of satirical songs last year which went well and thought I would follow it up with a new one. I’ve kept the best songs from last year but added I think even stronger material. Hopefully, the mixture of politics, social affairs and silliness will appeal to a wide range of people.
My other show is on the life of Liberace – in the beautiful ballroom of the Voodoo Rooms. A venue the man himself would have appreciated.
What should your audience see at the festivals after they’ve seen your show?
If you’re not from a big city, I would always suggest that people would check out the International Festival. It includes some of the best artists in the world, some of whom only appear once in a generation.
In terms of the fringe, a friend of mine is producing a show called the ‘Queen is Mad’, which looks fun (a bit like a dark ‘Wicked) other than that I’ll need to check out the buzz as it starts coming in this weekend!
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