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!

PSA: Pelvic Service Announcement

Location:   TheSpace @ Surgeons’ Hall (Venue 53)

Dates:  Aug 1st-9th, 11th – 16th / 18th-23rd

Time: 10:50 / 11:50

Price: £10 Concessions £8

Ticket Link: https://www.thespaceuk.com/shows/2025/psa-pelvic-service-announcement

Hello! Tell us about yourself? 

I’m New York City’s fourteenth-hottest mom comedian. I have two darling children, 264 and 231 months. I’m married to a psychiatrist who likes to calmly talk things out, which can be frustrating when, like me, your favorite sport is MMA—Mixed Marital Arguing. 

Tell us all about your show!

PSA: Pelvic Service Announcement is the story of a know-it-all New York City comedian and mom (me!) who has some pelvic floor issues…and learns how little she knows about her most basic bodily functions. In the show I play multiple characters—including a nutritionist most audiences love to hate—some renowned tech bros, and perform a few original songs to keep things moving, which is a major goal of the show. 

I created PSA: Pelvic Service Announcement primarily to entertain people, but I also want to make sure everyone knows: YOU have a pelvic floor! These oft-ignored, fragile hammocks of muscle and ligament work so hard for us, containing everything in our midsections when all goes well. However, it’s surprisingly common for things not to go well with the pelvic floor for people of all ages, but especially as we get older. Just because something’s common, though, doesn’t mean you have to live with it. 

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

My fringe roommate Cyrus DeBoo has a fun show about growing up Persian, Indian, gay, and into Madonna: There’s Something Seriously Wrong with Cyrus I can’t wait to see again. A comedian and lawyer friend from NYC, Andrea Coleman has a show called 3 White Guys Named John I’m excited about. Mostly, I’m looking forward to experiencing serendipity and seeing the work of people I vibe with. Sorry, I mean, people with whom I vibe.

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 not done the fringe before, but I won’t let that stop me from giving loads of advice. Be sure to hydrate a lot. Drinking water fixes so many problems. You don’t have to party every night. Maybe pick one or two nights a week where you’ll go hard, but try to leave it all on the field with your performances and connecting with new people and experiences. Remember: to compare is to despair. You are doing the right thing and your best for where you are at right now, even if someone else’s something seems better or more successful.

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

Attempting to take the advice I just gave everyone else. 

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

My show is in the morning, which I’m grateful for. I’m an early riser, so I’ll do my warm-ups–pelvic floor, guitar, and vocal—and chug coffee. I’m excited to eat Scottish oats straight from the source. I’ll flyer near places that serve good breakfasts, and then head over to theSpaceUK at Surgeon’s Hall to perform. I’ll be done by noon the first two weeks, by 13:00 week three. In the afternoons, I’ll eat a lot, walk around, explore, cook, see shows, give good audience, mediocre advice, and try not to blow out my voice with enthusiasm. 

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

I can’t wait to find out. 

Best thing about performing at the fringe?

I’m excited about the reps. I expect to be a new and improved person and performer by the end of August. Check back in September, and we’ll see how it went!

What is the hardest part about performing at the Fringe?

Preserving enough energy to give my best at each show, but still squeezing every drop of fun, adventure, and experience from the festival. Check back in September, but I’m pretty sure about this one. 

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

Nothing could be more special than leaving behind the steamy garbage aroma of New York City in August. I’ll probably figure out a signature summer Scotland scent and an album or playlist to put on repeat for getting hyped, both of which will always remind me of August 2025. 

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

I’m going to try to cook a fair amount. I rented a place with a nice-seeming kitchen. 

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

A journal/ notebook for capturing it all, great walking shoes, and a perfectly unattainable blend of humility and confidence.

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

Instagram is where I’m most active, but I’m going to try to up my TikTok game prior to the fringe. @amyveltmania everywhere. I also have a website, www.amyveltman.com, where I share a few resources for more info on pelvic floor health. 

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

Pelvic floor comedy!

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