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!

Murder, She Didn’t Write

Location:   Assembly George Square – Gordon Aikman Theatre (Venue 8)

Dates: Jul 31st Aug 1st-26th

Time: 15:50

Price: £16 Concessions £14

Ticket Link: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/murder-she-didn-t-write

Hello! Tell us about yourself? 

Hello! I’m Peter Baker, a stunningly talented and modest actor/improviser with the incredible improvised-theatre troupe Degrees OF Error.

Tell us all about your show!

Murder, She Didn’t Write is an improvised comedy show where we make up an entire murder mystery on-the-spot based on audience suggestions. The audience then have to guess whodunnit and help catch the killer. It’s like a game of Cluedo meets Whose Line Is It Anyway meets an Agatha Christie novel. Hold on to your deer stalkers!

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

We wanted a name that would appeal to lovers of classic murder mysteries and give a cheeky nod to the fact we’re making it up as we go along!  If our title gives you a giggle, then the show’ll give you guffaws.

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

I’m chomping at the bit to watch Hannah Platt: Defence Mechanism, see some biting political musical satire in Will Of The People by Will Sebag-Montefiore, plus we always catch our pals The Adventures Of The Improvised Sherlock Holmes.  I also love taking a punt on a show I’ve been flyered on the mile – there’s nothing like discovering something new thanks to a passionate pitch or a funky flyer.

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 actually a big year for Murder, She Didn’t Write – drum roll please – it’s our 10^th year at the fringe!  

Each year, we approach the fringe with the same attitude as year one: let’s entertain people, let’s enjoy ourselves, and let’s look after each other.

Book yourselves at least a couple of cast socials during the run – it could be a walk up 

Arthur’s Seat together, a night out dancing or a game of wink murder in your flat.  Whatever it is, it’s a chance to bond, switch off and have some good old-fashioned fun!

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

I hit snooze 5 times, then turn snooze off and go back to sleep.

I awaken to the sound of banging on my door warning me I have 10 minutes to make it out the door

I then leg it to the venue to get into costume to head to the mile for flyering, which I genuinely love doing.  It’s a great warmup and a way to flirt with people terribly and not be judged for it.

Then it’s a pitstop for a macaroni pie and energy drink before SHOW TIME at 15:50.

After I’ve delighted a generous sampling of the general public, I treat myself to a beverage at one of the wonderful festival bars and head out to see some shows.

Then rinse and repeat!

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

Hydrate.  Ideally, with water, but other drinks have their place:

• Honey, lemon and ginger to help keep that fringe flu at bay
• Have a cheeky vino, beer or full-fat coke at your venue’s bar – it’s a great way to meet your fellow performers, hear about shows, get tips about the city etc
• Find yourself a nice cafe for a decadent hot chocolate or take a flask of herbal tea to a park: it’s easy to reach burnout performing and socialising, so make time for you-time

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

I’m waiting for a fan to treat me to dinner at The Lookout, but it hasn’t happened yet.  Hopefully this interview will help.

When it’s me paying, I love Mosque Kitchen and Piemaker  – have I already mentioned I love macaroni pie?

Best thing about performing at the fringe?

Getting to do the show we love at world’s biggest arts festival is a real treat.  There’s such an atmosphere of creativity, joy and discovery – where else can you an entire day seeing shows of dizzyingly different genres from all across the globe?

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

Always add ten minutes on to your journey time – that cool guy you did a clowning workshop with in Brentwood?  Your old drama club chum?  Your neighbour’s mum’s dentist from Devon who’s up for the day?  You absolutely will bump into them whilst trying to dash between Underbelly and Pleasance and it will be rude not to chat.

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

Flyers (ideally promoting your own show), an eye-catching yet practical umbrella and a killer-watt smile

What’s the secret to successful flyering? 

Enjoy it.  If you’re not enjoying it, then switch up the way you’re doing it.  Punters can see the dead eyes above the smile.  One genuine convo with someone about your show is more valuable than a barrage of flyer-thrusts.  

Start with some friendly eye contact and just take it from there!

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

Our handle on all platforms is @degreesoferror and you can read more about us at degreesoferror.com

If you want my social media handle, then I’m incredibly flattered.

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

You’ll die laughing!