It is August which only means one thing – it is Camden Fringe time! Over the next few weeks we are chatting to acts that are performing at the festival and finding all about their show and what they would call this years iconic Camden Fringe Pigeon! Today we speak to Holly about the show How Can(t) I Help?

Date: 2nd & 3rd August
Time: 19:00
Price: £14 Concessions £12
Location: Lion & Unicorn Theatre
Ticket Link: https://camdenfringe.com/events/how-cant-i-help/

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

First thing I would say day in, day out when answering the phones was ‘How can I  help?’. Sometimes, when the patients were extra rude, I really did not want to help. When  writing the script, I thought the title needed to indicate that the show was about a customer  facing job, but with a bit of sarcasm and a hint of fake smile.  

Tell us a little bit about your style of show?

‘How Can(t) I Help?’ is a one woman show  starring…the receptionist. A GP receptionist. The receptionist takes the audience through a  day in the life, from the moment she wakes to when the phones finally turn off. She brings  you into life at the surgery, introduces you to the patients (good and mostly bad) and teaches  you how to ignore the 8am callers.  

what advice would you give to others who want to perform at Camden Fringe next  year?

Less is more! Less physical set to drag across London. Less flyers for people to throw  in the bin after you’ve tried your hardest to convince them to come to your show. My other  point goes without saying but support other shows! Everyone is in it together so where you  can, support support support. A simple share on socials goes a long way.  

What is the best thing about performing at the Camden fringe?

The sense of we’re all  in it together! Fringe can feel overwhelming, so meeting other theatre companies and for me,  especially one person shows, really helps.  

What are your three favourite things about Camden?

The food, the pub theatres and  the ‘£1 to take a photo with a punk’ man.  

Who would be your ultimate dream audience member?

Phoebe Waller-Bridge, ultimate  one woman show crush. 

The iconic image of the Camden Fringe is the Pigeon – if you could call this years  pigeon a name to represent its style what would it be and why?

Phoebe Waller-Bridge.  Please come to my show Phoebe. 

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

I’m on Instagram @howcantihelpplay

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

Everyone  hates receptionists.