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!

Caroline McEvoy: Train Man

Location:   Assembly Roxy – Roxyboxy (Venue 139)

Dates:  Jul 30th -10th, 12th-25th

Time: 13:20

Price: £10.50 Concessions £9.50

Ticket Link:https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/caroline-mcevoy-train-man

Hello! Tell us about yourself? 

I’m the only stand-up from Bangor, Northern Ireland, in London — as far as I know. But I’ve been doing stand-up for the past six years though, so I’m pretty confident if there were more of me, I’d have met them by now.

Tell us all about your show!

Train Man is my debut stand-up comedy hour. It’s a captivating tale of sibling rivalry set in post-Troubles Northern Ireland (that’s what I’ve written in the Edinburgh Fringe brochure). I’ve been working on this show for the past 2 years and it has everything – trains, Disney references, and some surprises. It’s been described as: “I thought we were all just having a laugh about Protestants, and then I was like whoa (in a good way).”

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

Assembly is the place to see comedy this year at the Fringe. There’s so many amazing acts on their roster – Jessie Nixon (an incredible feminist comedy powerhouse and perfect human), Ben Pope, Jordan Gray, Grace Mulvey – and I always love seeing other Irish acts up at the festival every year like David O’Doherty and Alison Spittle.

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. 

I have done the Fringe every year for the past 3 years, which has been equal parts creatively fulfilling and financially ruinous.

If this is your first time – what are you looking forward to?

While this is technically not my first time, this is my first full hour of comedy, and therefore more important than anything I have ever done or will ever do again! Sorry to my future children – this show will mean more to me than your birth date. Remember your mother was an artist long before she had you.

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

I want to tell you I wake up at 6AM, go for a jog, and remain collected and zen for an entire month. But really, I’ll be scoffing Tesco meal deals and hyperventilating.

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

I said it last year when I spoke to you guys, and I’ll say it again: the Mac and cheese truck. Though I am partial to a lovely big bowl of noodles at Maki & Ramen. If it’s full of carbs and full of salt, I’ve probably already eaten it.

Best thing about performing at the fringe?

Same answer again: the Mac and cheese truck.

What is the hardest part about performing at the Fringe?

Coping with the annual rising costs of the Mac and cheese truck.

Do you bring anything special from home to make it feel more special whilst you are away?

I’m bringing my boyfriend. Does that count?

What are your best hacks to save money whilst at the Fringe?

1. Have rich parents
2. If you don’t have rich parents, remember it’s never too late to seek adoption

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

1. A sense of humour (ha, ha)
2. A bum bag
3. SPF

What’s the secret to successful flyering? 

Paying someone younger and hotter to do it for you.

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

I’m on Instagram, TikTok, and most recently, Substack – because I’m a woman who can read.

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

It’s the best thing I’ve ever made (and I’ve made some pretty cool stuff).

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