EDINBURGH 2017: BWW Q&A- Rik Carranza
By: Natalie O'Donoghue Jul. 18, 2017
Tell us a bit about yourself?
I am a Scottish/Filipino comedian based in Birmingham. As well as being a stand up comedian, I'm the host and creator of the comedy debate panel show, Star Trek vs Star Wars, a host at sci fi conventions, and lover of all things geek! Except Twilight. No one likes Twilight.
Why bring it to Edinburgh?
It's my home city. So basically I get to do 2 shows a day on home soil. See some friends and family. Plus I get to go to Wings again. I like chicken wings and I like beer. Wings has both of these things.
What sets it apart from other shows at the Fringe?
I love hosting Star Trek vs Star Wars. What's more enjoyable than watching 2 geeky comics try and argue which is the better franchise. Last year we had fans of both and neither, all enjoy themselves and this year the stakes have been raised with new questions and new rounds.
I'm a Fan is a lot more personal. It's a story for anyone who has changed themselves to fit in and whether or not it is worth it. Should you embrace who you are or should you bow to peer pressure. It's a story about love, life, death and Star Trek.
Who would you recommend comes to see you?
Star Trek vs Star Wars:
Definitely the hundreds who saw the show last year! Anyone who's a fan of Star Trek, Star Wars or anything in between. Even fans of neither would as it's just a really fun show. The show has also had endorsements from Rony Bridges (an admiral from The Force Awakens), and Katie Purves (mother Ewok from Return of the Jedi).
I'm a Fan:
Anyone who's ever been a fan of anything.
Are there any other shows you're hoping to catch at the festival?
I hope to see Bec Hill, Abigoliah Schamaun and Juliette Burton. I also want to see every show at my venue (Heroes@Monkey Barrel). It's such a great line up in there but if I had to pick one, it would have to be Rob Kemp: The Elvis Dead.
Timings and ticket information for I'm A Fan and Star Trek vs Star Wars are available on the edfringe website.
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