EDINBURGH 2016: BWW Q&A - Phil Jerrod

BWW speaks to comedian Phil Jerrod about his Edinburgh Fringe 2016 show HYPOCRITE.

Tell us about a bit about Hypocrite.

Hypocrite is the name of my second debut Edinburgh show. It's a show all about contradictions - but also not about that at all. It's all a bit of a character assassination if I'm honest. It's a show about thinking you're one sort of person while demonstrably being the exact opposite. But if you think that sounds a bit like a TED talk, rest assured it also includes up to six new jokes. That's six new jokes guaranteed.

What have you been up to since last year's Fringe?

I've gigging around on the circuit as usual. By far the most exciting thing I did this year was go on tour with Romesh Ranganathan. It was a real honour for me and a proper good laugh. We played some really lovely places and the audiences were great! I opened most nights.

I'm in the process of recording a new series of podcasts with Angela Barnes and Phil Lucas. It's called 'Daytrippers' and it's all about unusual day trips around Britain. We're recording it now and it's a lot of fun. Tomorrow we're going to a derelict Nuclear Bunker - then next week Teapot Island!

I also built a set of shelves in the bedroom this year. Pretty pleased about how they came out.

Do you think you know what to expect from the Edinburgh Festival?

Well, I know to expect uneven streets, changeable weather and lashings of crushing introspection. But I've got no idea how the show will be received. Did I mention the SIX NEW JOKES? That's got top be worth at least a three star review, hasn't it?

Who would you recommend comes to see Hypocrite?

I would recommend anyone come along to see the show! I'd recommend people come to see the show four or five times even. It's shaping up to be a bit dark in places so I'm not sure how suitable it'd be for people under 16. But anyone who's interested in finding out what a worthless human being I am should hopefully enjoy it.

Are there any other performances you're hoping to see this year?

There are some great debut shows this year. I'm particularly looking forward to Brennan Reece and Jamali Madix's first hours. Also Bill Burr is here for a short time - looking forward to not being able to get into that one. Otherwise it'll just be my usual binge of improvisational street theatre and Esoteric European Mime. Bloody love mime.

Timings and ticket information for Phil Jerrod: Hypocrite are available on the edfringe website.