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!

Kiran Saggu: Slacks

Location:   Underbelly, Bristo Square – Clover (Venue 302)

Dates: Jul 31st Aug 1st-11th, 13th-26th

Time: 15:55

Price: £10 Concessions £9

Ticket Link: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/kiran-saggu-slacks

Hello! Tell us about yourself? 

Hello, My name’s Kiran! I’m the first and only comedian to exis-

Tell us all about your show!

Slacks really is just the embodiment of how a lazy git like me uses pure delusion to fuel her own take on modern ambition. (I am a brown girl in 2024 doing mental gymnastics to justify pursuing a career as a comedian. Wouldn’t change it for a second.) 

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

The work in progress show I used to build Slacks was called ‘Hard Work in Progress’, which honestly, I thought was great. But, a work in progress it no longer is! Slacks was the perfect antidote. It fuses my love and hatred of work, and also reminds me to dress for the job I want. Which is slacking. In a great pair of trousers.

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

I’m excited to see Ceyla AB – she’s an incredible joke writer and a delight to watch. Lots of fantastic girlies up this year as well. I did my first full fringe run with Sarah Roberts in 2022 and we’re both debuting this year, so I’m super excited to see her show in all its chaotic glory as well. 

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 did a split hour full run in 2022. It was madness. For new comedians, especially, going up to the Fringe for the first time, my advice is, see it as comedy summer boot camp. It’s a chance to hone in your material and understand more who you are as a performer. It’s also a chance to see a lot of shows, take a lot in, and drink a lot with your mates. 

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

Sleep in way too much, prep for the show. Do the show. Watch other shows. Ingest margaritas and pot noodles in-between. 

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

I’ve found it’s hard to fit in a rigid schedule. If you’re the kind of person that works for you – then great. But if you’re like me, you try and plan your day and tasks and fail miserably… just scrap the plans. Go with the flow and take it as it comes. Time is a subjective concept up there, take advantage of it.

Best thing about performing at the fringe?

It just feels awesome to be an artist surrounded by artists! As corny as that sounds – it’s true. 

What’s the secret to successful flyering? 

A great way to think about flyering is like crowd work in the streets. It helps you build the skill and makes the rejection way more manageable.

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

@kswaggu on instagram! 

@turnmyswagguon on X

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

Silly, sweet, inspired.