“Edinburgh Fringe has always been a bucket list.”
WHO: Tom Hearn
WHAT: “It’s an Edinburgh debut for viral comedian Tom Hearn! This Canadian Comedy Award winner brings his comedic prowess to the Fringe stage, with jaw-dropping musical performances and gag-worthy original characters. This fabulous extravaganza also includes an ensemble of iconic impressions like Martha Stewart, James Corden and of course Ina Garten. With over 500K followers and 130 million views, Tom is one of of The Best Queer TikTok Creators To Follow In 2023 (ET Canada). Tom is not to be missed fresh off sold-out shows in Toronto and Off-Broadway’s Joe’s Pub.”
WHERE: theSpace @ Surgeons’ Hall – Theatre 1 (Venue 53)
WHEN: 22:40 (60 min)
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Is this your first time to Edinburgh?
This is my Edinburgh debut…how fabulous is that!? The dream of my life has always been to tour my comedy. I’ve performed in some pretty cool places in North America (New York, Toronto, Montreal, Philadelphia, San Fransisco and so many others), but Edinburgh Fringe has always been a bucket list for me ever since my high school in Canada would fundraise and go every couple of years. They never went during my years at Hampton High School, then they did the year after I graduated (if only I had failed math for the second time)!
I have participated in many Fringe festivals in North America and I cannot wait to experience the spirit of the Fringe across the pond…the Granddaddy of Fringes, if you will.
What are the big things you’ve learned since 2023 and have you absorbed any of the lessons yet?
One of the key things I’ve learned over YEARS of touring is… TECH. In my new show, I control all the tech live on stage through a series of buttons and petals. That includes lights, SFX and video. I never leave the stage! Performing comedy solo is all about timing and this why I’ve taken the power of tech into my hands., especially in this current show because there are a lot of improvised segments.
Tell us about your show.
My show ‘How Fabulous is That?!’ is a non-stop comedy extravaganza. The 45 minutes is full of original musical numbers, sickening characters, gay AF stand-up and my iconic impressions that have been viewed OVER 150 MILLION TIMES ONLINE! If that doesn’t get your heart BEATING… I wear a mesh top for the entire show.
How Fabulous is That?! is my third solo show. I debuted the show this April in Toronto and have been touring North America in partnership with LIVE NATION. My abridged version of the show won the ‘Producers Pick’ at the Montreal Sketch Comedy Festival. Once EdFringe comes to a close, I’ll be taking the show to New York, Los Angeles, Sacramento, Las Vegas and Provincetown!
What should your audience see at the festivals after they’ve seen your show?
After you see my show, you gotta check out my sister show — Ajahnis Charley’s THOTS & PRAYERS. I had the pleasure of directing the debut and remount of the this fantastic sketch comedy show. THOTS & PRAYERS has gone on to win ‘Producers Pick’ at the Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival and the ‘Best of the Fest’ at Montreal Sketchfest!
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