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!

A Brief Case of Crazy

Location:  theSpace @ Symposium Hall (Venue 43)

Dates: Aug 12th-17th, 19th-24th

Time: 21:15

Price: £10.00 Concessions £8.00

Ticket Link: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/brief-case-of-crazy

Hello! Tell us about yourself? 

Hello! My name is Rowan Armitt-Brewster, and I am an actor, dancer, singer, and physical performer. I have a passion for physical comedy and create a unique style of work that combines several genres of theatre such as: physical comedy, slapstick, mime, choreography, text-work, puppetry, and object manipulation. I have written, directed, produced, and will be performing in Skedaddle Theatre’s “A Brief Case of Crazy” at Edinburgh Fringe 2024. I am also performing in “Around the World in 80 Days…ish” at York Theatre Royal this Summer, and I will also be performing in “How to Start a Knife Gang” with Something Underground Theatre at the Cockpit Theatre in London, this autumn.

Tell us all about your show!

Thomas is a remarkable, unconventional introvert – typically fiddling and fumbling his way through a 9 to 5 job, occasionally looking up to admire his wide-eyed and equally shy colleague, Daisy. His quest for romance encounters a boisterous boss, his own excruciating insecurities, and a rather troublesome briefcase that drags him through a series of extraordinary events. Through physical comedy, tight choreography, mime, puppetry, object manipulation and ludicrous characters, Rowan Armitt-Brewster, Lennie Longworth and Samuel Cunningham present a hilarious, heart-warming and deeply moving story. Buckle up for a bizarre adventure and discover that it’s what’s inside that counts.

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

Our show is about a remarkable briefcase, and the physical splendour of our show entails crazy, hilarious and remarkable scenarios throughout. Finding a middle ground, we landed on “A Brief Case of Crazy”. We felt this title encapsulates our short show of outstanding physical performance skills, partnered with a wonderfully detailed story. 

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

As a huge boxing fan I’ve found myself desperate to grab a ticket for “Angry Snatch: A Reclamation Job in 15 Rounds”, it sounds gritty and thought-provoking, and the mix of physical theatre, dance, boxing and spoken word certainly intrigues me. Our company also is hoping to see “Korean Painter”, with the use of mime and the promise of a “mysterious” experience, we are fascinated to see what it entails.

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. 

We haven’t performed at Edinburgh Fringe before. However, we have connected with many people that have. The most important piece of advice we’ve been given is to enjoy the experience, which we plan on whole-heartedly. We also however are dedicated to taking our show further, so we have been encouraged to network as much as possible – watching other physical comedy and physical theatre shows, as well as utilising our space passes to see other company’s work. We have also been encouraged to apply for as many awards as possible as we are keen to leave our mark on the fringe and take our show to the next level after the festival.

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

As a physical company, I certainly plan to start the day by going to the gym, clearing my mind before a relentless working day. Eating healthily and practicing well-being, before flyering and advertising our show to the fullest. We also plan on watching other companies shows to enjoy the festival from an audience perspective as well as from a performing standpoint. We will then perform our show in the evening with every last drop of energy we have. The remainder of our time will consist of scouting industry and other artists to connect with.

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

Perform! It’s what we’re best at, and it’s what we were put here to do! Enjoy the beauty of entertaining the wonderful people who’ve not only chosen to support your show, but the industry we love and live for. Meet new people, make friends and network – the Fringe is such a social event, so enjoy the connections you’ll create. Finally, have a beer or two…. Or three.

Ok, where is your favourite place to eat at the Fringe? 

There’s an amazing Mexican restaurant called El Cartel. Pure, authentic Mexican food, and it’s unbelievable.

Best thing about performing at the fringe?

Entertaining people! My whole life I’ve been at my happiest when making people laugh and smile. Our show will do lots of that, so I’m confident we’ll have bundles of fun.

Top tips for travelling around the Fringe and getting to shows on time?

Learn to rollerblade. There are big crowds in Edinburgh that you must wind through, so rollerblading would probably help. Or use your ticket revenue to hire a helicopter. Trust me, the streets are heaving during the festival.

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

Take your piggy bank with you because the costs of the Fringe will quickly add up. Take something sentimental with you – it’s all well and good performing the world’s best show and making great connections during your time at the festival, but you must remember who or what you are doing it for, whether it’s a photograph of a parent who supports what you do, or a childhood item, make sure you have something with you that gives you a strong purpose to perform at your best. For the third item, I’ll be taking my sun cream as us red-heads may still be struggling with the outdoors in August.

what’s the secret to successful flyering? 

I think if you partner your flyering with street theatre and street performances it will make your advertising more engaging and approachable. Instead of acting like salespeople on the street, you need to stand out from the crowd, and this is where street theatre becomes incredibly helpful, because we’re performers not salespeople.

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

If people want to follow us, they can find all the news about our marvelous show through these social media links. Attached also, are links to the official trailer and an excerpt to our show, to give you just a flavour of the treat you’re in for:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skedaddle.theatre

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skedaddle.theatre

Twitter: https://twitter.com/skedaddletheatr

Company website: https://www.skedaddletheatre.co.uk

Official Trailer: https://youtu.be/ZD7kxu01Hug

Excerpt of the show: https://youtu.be/hnMHGNCSyv0?si=qd7FyXsca2mLURqX

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

Heart-warming, Hilarious, Important