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!

Don Biswas – The Revolution Will Be Disorganised

Location:   Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose – Snug (Venue 24)

Dates: Aug 2nd – 13th, 15th-27th

Time: 21:40

Price: £12.50 Concessions £11.50

Ticket Link: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/don-biswas-the-revolution-will-be-disorganised

Hello! Tell us about yourself?

My name is Don Biswas a politically charged stand-up comedian who also talks about being neurodiverse (Dyspraxia and Autism which both affect organisation, coordination and social skills) and about my overbearing Indian mother as well.

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

My mate Stephen Wicks came up with it. So, I can’t take the credit for it.

Tell us all about your show!

The show is about looking at politics through the lens of dyspraxia and autism. The show takes a passionate if uncoordinated stab at the big issues: from the cost-of-living crisis to conspiracy theories. Plus, I will be talking about my overbearing Indian mother. It’s very one liner heavy so if you don’t agree with politics hopefully, you’ll just come for the laughs.

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

Mad Ron Uxbridge 3^rd hardest man is taking his show crime school to the Edinburgh fringe Assembly Halls. and Louise Atkinson who is debuting with her show Mates which is on at Gilded balloon Teviot. Both great comics worth checking out.

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.

Yes, I took my debut solo show, Left-Wing conspiracy theorist with Dyspraxia to Edinburgh in 2017. My main advice is if you have a hot room as many of the venues are hand out free bottles of waters. The audience greatly appreciates it. Also, pace yourself and don’t put too much pressure on yourself into so called “making it” after one fringe whatever that might mean to the performer.

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

My comedy is about celebrating diversity and I think we should celebrate it wherever we can whether it’s Black History Month, Dyspraxia Awareness Week or even National ADHD minute. I like it because sometimes it can take the audience a few seconds to get it.

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

I haven’t seen any solo shows this year yet but will hopefully catch a few previews before the fringe starts. But the most unique Edinburgh show I ever saw was Kim Noble’s show You Are Not Alone. The show description is a provocative, moving, and comic production that chronicles one man’s attempts at connection, friendship, and employment at B&Q. It’s nothing like I’ve seen before. It’s dark, moving, and hilarious and often involves Kim Nobles pranking the public to look for a connection. It’s just brilliant.

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

My shows have usually been on quite late. Despite that, I wake up early around 5am and go for a 3-mile run and have a cold shower. No. only joking. I just wake up late, find a good coffee shop to get my thoughts together, watch a few shows before I prepare for mine in the evening. Also, I try and get involved in any opportunities I can during the day that will help promote my show. Such as doing compilation shows or interviews.

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

Go with an open mind when seeing a comedy, theatre, cabaret, or any other show. Don’t just go for your usual tastes or just big names. You’ll probably discover a few hidden gems.

Best thing about performing at the fringe?

Watching yourself and your comedy mates develop into much better comics and discovering new talent on the way, you’ve never heard of.

The most challenging thing about performing at the fringe?

The finances, checking every day you haven’t spent too much money and you are not left too broke when you come home.

What would be your top three items every performer must take to the fringe?

Tickets for my show. Hahaha. A sense of perspective, that your here to do the best you can and just make the best show you can and that everything else you get out of it i.e. top reviews or more comedy work is just a nice little bonus. The other two thing I would take are is a good raincoat because of the weather and comfy shoes as you will do a lot of walking.

What is the secret to successful flyering?

I used to work as one for various comedy clubs in London. The trick is not to pester them too much and pressurise them to come to the show. Just explain the show briefly, plus, any nice quotes or tv, radio or social media credits. And just be polite.

Who would be your ultimate dream audience member?

Bill Hicks. He’s my comedy hero.

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

I’m on friends reunited and myspace. But failing that @donbiswascomedy on Instagram, TikTok and twitter.

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

Gag heavy comedy.