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!

Chris Grace: Sardines (A Comedy About Death)

Location:   Assembly George Square Studios – Studio Five (Venue 17)

Dates: Jul 31st Aug 1st -26th

Time: 13:40

Price: £12.50 Concessions £11.50

Ticket Link: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/chris-grace-sardines-a-comedy-about-death

Hello! Tell us about yourself? 

I’m a mildly-famous TV actor and comedian from the States coming for my eleventh Fringe!

Tell us all about your show! 

“Sardines” is a solo comedy about all the people that have died in my life, and whether or not making a comedy about that subject can help you feel better about it. It’s an absolute barrel of laughs!

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

 It was inspired by a few different things but one of the direct inspirations was the childrens’ game “Sardines” which is like hide-and-seek but in reverse (and far scarier).

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

Jordan Brookes, Tim Murray, Daniel Kitson, and that other secret new fresh face that I haven’t even heard of yet.

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 is my eleventh Fringe and my key piece of advice is see all of your friends’ rough shows that you feel obligated to attend as early as possible or you’re setting yourself up for a very miserable last three days! 

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

I wake up, get lunch at Noodles & Dumplings, walk to the theater, do the show, nap, do another show, see a show, nap, flyer, eat a crepe, drink hard cider, and pass out on a random couch somewhere near Bristo Square.

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

Don’t overdo it in the first 7-10 days… pace yourself, take lots of naps, and it’s okay to take an Uber every once in a while when you are feeling lazy.

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

Noodles & Dumplings on Clerk Street

Best thing about performing at the fringe? 

The creative inspiration and meeting fellow artists, including heroes and idols that have become friends.

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

Don’t schedule them back-to-back-to-back like that, don’t be crazy, you’re going to sprint across cobblestone, fall, and break an ankle.

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

 An open heart, a willing capacity for joy, and a £5000 marketing budget

What’s the secret to successful flyering? 

Quality over quantity… better to make a connection with 10 people than throw your flyer at 1000.

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

@chrisgracecomedy particularly on IG and TikTok

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

Everyone dies eventually.