It is festival season and that means that in the next month there is so many great comedy festivals to look forward to! This month we are looking at some of the great shows that you can see at the Edinburgh Fringe. So take note because we are going to give you all the information you need for just a handful of some of the great shows happening this year!

Initial Consult

Location:   Greenside @ Infirmary Street – Mint Studio (Venue 236)

Dates: Aug 4th – 12th

Time: 20:45

Price: £13 Concessions £9

Ticket Link: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/initial-consult

Hello! Tell us about yourself? 

Hi! I am a Sydney based actor and comedian but also a High School Dance and Drama teacher. I grew up in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia and am number 3 of 4 girls. After becoming a teacher, I took a break from it to live in NY for a year which is where I fell in love with improv. Improv is a big part of my life now and I perform regularly with my team in Sydney. I graduated with a BFA Acting from the National Institute of Dramatic Art in 2020 and now I make TikToks, write comedy and teach full-time. 

How did you come up with the name of your show that you’re taking to the fringe?

I was sitting with my friend Mel trying to figure out how to structure the show and we talked about it being the first consultation with a psychologist. Then we looked at consultation fees for a first session and on the website it says “Initial Consult”. 

Tell us all about your show!

The show is a musical comedy about a woman who has been forced to attend a psych session. She attends the session wearing tap shoes and brings with her, a keyboard, mic and amp. The session is a rollercoaster that unpacks mental illness and eating disorders. 

What other acts are you looking forward to seeing at the fringe?

Adrian Bliss: Inside Everyone

Have you done the fringe before? What are the key pieces of advice you have been given or would give to new groups or people performing at the fringe. 

This will be my first fringe!

Favourite one liner you have done in a show and why?

“Where is the ice cream man?”. I was playing an old woman who 

What have been some of the most unique and different comedy shows you have seen this year and why?

The Bear Pack – an improv duo who improvise together as if they are one mind! It’s incredible!

Talk us through your daily routine for a day at the Fringe

It will be sight seeing in the morning, seeing shows in the afternoon, performing at night!

What is the best way to enjoy yourself at the fringe?

I’m sure it would be seeing shows!

The most challenging thing about performing at the fringe?

Probably selling tickets? 

What’s the secret to successful flyering? 

Throwing them up in the air whilst walking down a hallway or from the top of a staircase like Regina George.

Who would be your ultimate dream audience member?

Catherine Tate

If people want to find out more about you where can they follow you on social media?

@charlotteisgrim 

And Finally in three words – Why should people come and see the show? 

Funny, Sad, Awkward