“Festivals are such a rollercoaster! One day you are performing for a full room of people, the next you are performing to an old man and his dog, who is only there because it was the only way he could sit down uninterrupted for an hour!”
WHO: Paul Connell
WHAT: “Ace in the Whole is a hilarious show by comedian Paul Connell. The show is filled with weird and wonderful stories with a heartfelt message. Audience reviews: ‘Must see, what a laugh’; ‘Hilarious and heartwarming’; ‘Fantastic, with an ending you’ll never see coming’; ‘Lovingly crafted show. Fully realised and hilarious observations are interspersed with loving memories that are funny as they are heartfelt. Highly recommended!’; ‘In Ace in the Whole, Paul Connell walks the line between sadness and joy splendidly, crafting a moment of real sentiment in amongst some truly hilarious stories and gags’.”
WHERE: Boteco do Brasil – Boteco do Brasil (Seated) (Venue 516)
WHEN: 19:00 (55 min)
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Is this your first time to Edinburgh?
This is indeed my first time at the Edinburgh fringe and I am loving it! I have toured this show around other fringes including Brighton, Glasgow and Reykjavik and it has been a journey! The reason I have loved Edinburgh so far is all my friends are here which is awesome! I meet comedians all around the country and then get to see them all together here! Festivals are such a rollercoaster! One day you are performing for a full room of people, the next you are performing to an old man and his dog, who is only there because it was the only way he could sit down uninterrupted for an hour!
What are the big things you’ve learned since 2022 and have you absorbed any of the lessons yet?
I’ve learned a lot this year! I’ve learned to relax and enjoy it! And not to put too much pressure on yourself! I have learned that it is about watching as much as performing and hanging out with your mates! I also learned that Edinburgh can get away with charging a ridiculous price for beer and call it ‘craft’ beer. There is no such thing as craft beer, all beer is crafted, get over yourselves!
Tell us about your show.
My show is something I am incredibly proud of and one that I am so emotionally connected to. It is stand up comedy with a heartfelt message. It is about grief and moving on from tragedy by telling funny stories as a way of healing and remembering people who are no longer in your lives, the way they were! I recently received a 5 star review (just saying) and I think this is because my show connects with people both in a funny way and on a deeper emotional level. A guy came out of my gig the other day and said “that is the first show I have laughed, cried and sang at the same time”. And to me that is life! We don’t feel one emotion at a time, we are feeling many all at once and that’s ok!
What should your audience see at the festivals after they’ve seen your show?
My favourite comedians performing at the fringe are as follows:
Liam Withnail – this guys is an me of the best people I have ever seen work a crowd! His show is fun/rude and has a nice message to it!
Amy Matthews – Amy is one of the comedians that I think everyone should see! She is so likeable on stage and her recent show is getting phenomenal reviews.
Christopher MacArthur-Boyd – CMB is a Scottish legend! He is the person I tell EVERYONE to go and see. He is hilarious and makes me insanely jealous at his ability to make anything funny!
Chris Thorburn – the show cinema is nerdy and beautiful and I love it. I saw a 30 minute preview of this show in Glasgow and it was one of the best 30minute a of comedy I’ve seen! I cannot wait to see the rest of the show!
Krystal Evans – her show ‘hottest girl in burn camp’ is an inspiration! It toes the line between tragedy and comedy beautifully!
Sully O’ Sullivan – an idiots guide to New Zealand is a brilliant show! So so funny and it is something a bit different as it is in the form of a presentation rather than just straight stand up.
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