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!

Serious Theatre from Serious People

Location:   Gilded Balloon Patter House – The Penny (Venue 24)

Dates: Jul 31st Aug 1st-11th, 13th-18th, 20th-26th

Time: 13:00

Price: £11 Concessions £10

Ticket Link: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/serious-theatre-from-serious-people

Hello! Tell us about yourself?

I’m Charlotte Anne-Tilley, an actor-writer. This summer, I’m taking two shows to the Edinburgh Fringe, Serious Theatre from Serious People and Oh, Calm Down. In this Q&A, I’ll be chatting about ‘STFSP’.

Tell us all about your show!

It’s a character comedy that dives into the world of youth theatre with big egos, emotional outbursts, and a whole lot of DRAMA. Starring myself and Mabel Thomas, it’s going to be satirical, hyperactive and FUN.

How did you come up with the name for the show you’re taking to the fringe?

It’s about actors who take themselves too seriously and we wanted to make that very clear.

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

All the character comedy we can get our hands on!

● My Last Two Brain Cells

● Rosalie Minnitt: Clementine

● The Sisters Fig

● Sorry (I Broke Your Arms and Legs)

● Virtuoso

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?

Don’t live on Shincups and Super Noodles. It’s cheap but your body will punish you for it.

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

Wake up, yoga (optimistic and probably not going to happen), flyer for an hour (also optimistic), perform Serious Theatre from Serious People, make people laugh, perform Oh, Calm Down, make people cry, flyer some more… party.

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

SOBER.

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

Last year I lived on Shincups from the Edinburgh University shop by Pleasance Dome. But, as established, bad idea.

Best thing about performing at the fringe?

Performing the show 20+ times means you can experiment and try new things. If a moment doesn’t work—you can rework it every day until it does. That kind of thing isn’t usually possible with your average fringe theatre run.

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

Avoid the Royal Mile at all costs?!

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

● Throat sweets

● Crocs

● Kazoo

What’s the secret to successful flyering?

Do it in costume, with a bubble blowing machine and a massive speaker blasting Shania Twain.

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

Instagram: @charlotteannetilley / @mabethebabe

TikTok: @charannetilley / @mabethebabee

Twitter: @charannetilley / @stuffmabesays

charlotteannetilley.com / mabelthomas.wixsite.com

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

We really tried.