Interviews
Stand-up for your rights – Chris Coltrane
In the age of credit crunches, coalitions and corporate tax evasion there has been no better time to take a stand. But is protesting all about placards and petitions – or is there a fun way of getting people involved? Stand-up comedian Chris Coltrane thinks so. ‘There are a lot of campaigns and protests that [...]
Joel Dommett on Just Being Nice
Earlier this week Lauren Archer interviewed shock comedy trio Bad Bread about the ethics of offensive comedy. Here she gets an alternative argument from ‘nice’ comedian, Joel Dommett. Joel Dommett is adorable. He sits opposite me, clearly slightly uncomfortable, tugging at his sleeves and occasionally and unsuccessfully attempting eye contact. ‘I like to smile a [...]
The Highs and Lows of the First-Time Fringe Company
You’ve done all of the prep: made a show you’re proud of, saved up enough money and taken time off work. Now it’s time to go to the Fringe. But what is Edinburgh really like for first timers? I met up with Simon, Nicky, Nathan and Emma from the Australian theatre group Applespiel to talk [...]
‘What we can create in our imagination is far scarier’ – Female Gothic
Female Gothic has received standing ovations from the audience and rave reviews from various publications across the Fringe, Fringebiscuit included. I met up with the lovely Rebecca Vaughan to discuss the preparation involved in producing shows, and why she keeps coming back to strong female characters. The three tales in your show are quite spooky, but what made [...]
Half a Person: My Life As Told By The Smiths
Half a Person: My Life As Told By The Smiths tells the story of William, a young man obsessed by The Smiths (and himself), who is torn between two people: the red-lipped, black-haired, dour Salomé and his best friend, gentle playwright Rick. Lolling on couches, slugging red wine and generally feeling sorry for himself whilst [...]
‘Our battle scene is the 2015 election’ – The Tragedie of MacClegg
Politicians often seem like players in a Shakespearean tragedy. On that note, students from Oxford University bring us The Tragedie of MacClegg, an entertaining look at the rise (and fall) of the Lib Dem golden boy. ‘In terms of the rise of Nick Clegg, we think that the parallels are clear,’ explains Thomas Bailey, one of [...]
Emily Jenkins – Chasing Rainbow
New writing can sometimes be mistaken as an extraordinary new voice telling a new and extraordinary story. No disrespect to the Royal Court’s young writers (or anybody else), but I’ve realised more often than not it’s about ordinary voices with ordinary stories. In a very mainstream coffee shop in Edinburgh, I’ve managed to find Emily Jenkins, [...]
Bad Bread On Bad Taste
Anthony Craven is in denial. He is one third (or ‘slice’ or they refer to themselves) of Bad Bread, a comedic trio famed for their offensive material. When asked about this he shrugs in the most nonchalant manner imaginable and says: ‘I don’t really think any of our material is offensive. You should be able [...]
‘Cunts are still running the world’ – Luke Wright, our new favourite poet.
Luke Wright’s Fringe shows sell out each year, and when you witness the performance poet in action it’s easy to see why. By turns laugh-out-loud funny and heartbreakingly poignant, Wright’s witty and direct style, punchy use of rhythm and rhyme, and strong connection to the way we live in Britain today has garnered him a [...]
Dr Who? – ‘Quantum Battlestar Deep-Space Voyager Tardis Wars’
From the far flung depths of space (and Two Shades of Blue) comes a colossal cosmic collage: Quantum Battlestar Deep-Space Voyager Tardis Wars. I was able to catch up with the cast to discuss the intergalactic journey that led them to Edinburgh Fringe. How can I prove my geek pedigree to gain the priority seating? [...]
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