“I can’t tell you how much easier it makes doing the fringe when you can do your show and go back to your own home where all your stuff and husband usually is.”
WHO: Sam Lake
WHAT: “An uplifting new show about coming out as Spanish, grief and the Ice Age movie franchise. Award-winning stand-up Sam Lake uncovers the mystery behind his mother’s powerful last words. ‘Super stand-up. Continually witty and charming’ (The Quinntessential Review). ‘A certified comic star’ (TheWeeReview.co.uk). ‘Roaring with laughter’ (BroadwayBaby.com). ‘This is a clear winner’ (Chortle.co.uk). Winner of Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian of the Year. As seen on All4, Dave and BBC Radio Four.”
WHERE: Monkey Barrel Comedy – Monkey Barrel 2 (Venue 515)
WHEN: 13:30 (60 min)
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Is this your first time to Edinburgh?
No, it’s my third show at the fringe, and also I live here. I’m such a big deal they just built the world’s biggest arts and comedy festival on my doorstep. Very nice of them. I can’t tell you how much easier it makes doing the fringe when you can do your show and go back to your own home where all your stuff and husband usually is.
What are the big things you’ve learned since 2023 and have you absorbed any of the lessons yet?
Well one thing I learned was that if you come up with a vaguely sexy title for your show, it will attract a particular type of audience. My last show was called ‘Aspiring DILF’ and that was largely attend by lovely big gay bears. And they were such a nice audience each show, I would strongly consider having some bears in. If that’s a struggle, put your show on in the woods, they love it there.
Tell us about your show.
‘Esméralda’ is show all about me and my mum. She passed away 14 years ago from breast cancer, and this show is sort of the ultimate tribute to her and everything she’s taught me, even if some of the lessons she taught me I didn’t fully understand until now. It is a stand-up comedy show, so although there’s a serious context, we will have a laugh. Because the thing about me is, I just love a laugh.
What should your audience see at the festivals after they’ve seen your show?
I always say book one or two shows ahead of time that you like the look of. Then in-between those shows, have a wander in town, grab a couple flyers and just go see something. go see the first thing someone hands you a flyer for. If it’s good, you’ve just discovered a new favourite act. If it’s bad, you now can bond with other audience members over your new found trauma!
I’ll also shout a couple of people I like. Chris Weir is a fellow moustached gay comedian who’s doing his first show this year. Kathleen Hughes is also another local who’s doing their first show, they are brilliant. Long time faves for me are Josie Long, Olga Koch, Chloe Petts & Huge Davies.
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