EDINBURGH 2017: BWW Q&A- Balamory Doubtfire
I am very lucky. Terrible things keep happening to me that I then turn into hour-long comedy shows. This last year has been a humdinger. I thought I had peaked having a brain tumour, but no. Fate had not quite finished with me.
Terrible thing # 1 - I was the victim of false allegations.
Terrible thing # 2 - as a consequence of thing # 1, I became ill and nearly died.
Terrible thing #3 - as a consequence of thing #2, I had my heart broken, both literally and metaphorically. Can't you just see the comedy already? Are you cackling? (I like the word 'cackling')
I lost the will to be kind, which has always been my big thing. However happy endings abound, with the help of Chinese reptiles and wind instruments. Oh, and the NHS.
Why bring it to Edinburgh?
I love doing the Edinburgh Fringe. This is my third story-telling show. It's the best festival in the world to see or perform in shows. I buzz with excitement every day I am there.
What sets it apart from other shows at the Fringe?
Well, there are very few shows which feature a female, Scottish didgeridoo player.
Anyone who likes comedy story-telling, anyone who has suffered injustice, anyone who has ever been sick, teachers, students, Ofsted inspectors, cardiologists, (they love a laugh), the Chinese, and, of course, lovers of the didgeridoo.
Are there any other shows you're hoping to catch at the festival?
Sarah Kendall- story-telling goddess that she is
Larry Dean - fabulous, Scottish patter merchant that he is
Louise Reay - brilliant, off-the-wall clown that she is.
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