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!

Anatomy for Accountants

Location:  Summerhall – Anatomy Lecture Theatre (Venue 26)

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

Time: 16:30

Price: £17.00 Concessions £14.50

Ticket Link: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/anatomy-for-accountants

Hello! Tell us about yourself?

Kia ora, I’m Sacha Copland of Java Dance Theatre. I’m a 42 year old choreographer from New Zealand. I live with my nieces and I have danced all over the world on a moving bus, and I’m bringing my show Anatomy for Accountants to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this summer. 

Tell us all about your show!

Anatomy for Accountants is a dance-theatre love letter to the human body – its movement and dance infused with warm storytelling, and (gulp) neoliberal economics. In the show, I price my body and my bad habits, and anything I owe the future, before trying to create a perfect user experience. All the music is played live by violinist and performer Tristan Carter, who also plays the role of the Chief Financial Officer. 

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

The show is a playful exploration of the human body, so ‘Anatomy’ had to be in there. At its centre, it explores the outrageousness of trying to put a price tag on everything and make the budget balance in a world that believes in infinite growth. (Also, maybe an accountant will one day come to see the show!) 

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

I’m excited to see Cosmos, Deluge and the Taiwan Season at Summerhall, plus some stand up comics that I have never seen before. I love being able to see so many shows!  

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, we did Back of the Bus – a dance show on a moving bus – three times in 2014! Plus, The Wine Project and Chocolate from our ‘Artisan Series’. In terms of advice, I’d say: Be willing to take risks, but always know what risk you are taking. Eat delicious, fresh food. See shows! Try to keep your feet on the ground.    

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

Wake up and have coffee. Mmm coffee. Slow morning. Warm up for ages (I perform a 1 hour dance show and I am 42!) Start the show at 4.30pm. Pack out in 15 mins. Then I see some physical theatre and theatre, and after dinner find some intersectional stand up comics that we haven’t been to before. When all fringed, go to the local live music session at cozy Sandy Bell’s. 

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

Dance, celebrate, meet, watch, experience, immerse, laugh, cry, be amazed. 

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

The Japanese place close to Summerhall, and fresh raspberries from the supermarket.

Best thing about performing at the Fringe?

There’s so many good things. Audiences, long seasons, your show changing over time, and so many brilliant artists being in one place. 

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

Walk when you can and run when you have to. 

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

A massage ball for sore muscles, something from home that keeps you grounded (I bring my pounamu), and 1 flash outfit you love. 

What’s the secret to successful flyering?

Be interested in the people you are talking to and connect with them; have a great and unusual opening line!

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

Teitter – https://twitter.com/JavaDanceCo

https://www.facebook.com/javadancetheatre

https://www.javadance.nz/

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

Body and catharsis.