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!

Stampin’ in the Graveyard

Location:   Red Lecture Theatre – Summerhall (Venue 26)

Dates:  Jul 31st-10th, 12th-17th, 19th-24th

Time: 12:15

Price: £17 Concessions £14.50

Ticket Link: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/stampin-in-the-graveyard

Hello! Tell us about yourself? 

My name is Elisabeth Gunawan, I’m the writer and performer of Stampin’ in the Graveyard

Tell us all about your show!

The show opens up in an apocalyptic landscape, essentially the graveyard of humanity. All that’s left is an AI Chatbot named ROSE who tries to figure out a reason for existing in this new barren wasteland, to do so she sifts through the memories of the human life that was.

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

In past years, I’ve basically camped out at Summerhall so I will be putting my performer pass to good use! I’ll be staying up late to catch MR CHONKERS. In terms of shows in more age-appropriate timeslots, I’m looking forward to Farah Saleh’s BALFOUR REPARATIONS. When I do venture across the Meadows, it’ll be to catch Ad Infinitum’s brilliant LAST RITES.

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. 

Go with a sense of adventure – I’ve made the best and most unlikely friends at the fringe! Sometimes in front of the bar, or in bathrooms, or in between slots.

I’m a person who likes to keep things under control and according to plan, so if you’re that sort, then this is the time to give yourself permission to let your hair down, stay up late, have that drink, go to that show that may or may not be good!

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

I wake up, do emails for 30 minutes, poop, then do vocal and physical warm-ups. Then I do my make up, pack the 234567890876543456 things I need for the show, and arrive at the venue 1.5 hrs before the slot. Last time I went, I could not get any food in me until after the show! So I do treat myself to a respectable half-pint of cider and something carb-heavy after the show. I realise this is not terribly educational but I’m assuming no children are reading this article.

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

I LOVE Mosque Kitchen and Tofu Vegan! Though now that I’m far away from Pleasance, I may need to find some new haunts.

Best thing about performing at the fringe?

Being able to share this show with some of the most generous and open-hearted audiences on the planet. Everyone who comes to the Fringe has such a deep love and sense of adventure in discovering good theatre!

What is the hardest part about performing at the Fringe?

Mindfully shutting down the overactive ‘comparison’ engine and just trying to honour the journey of this show.

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

My hot water bottle.

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

Don’t fall for the fancy food trucks in the venues, pick up some sandwiches in LIDL instead.

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

A keep cup, rain coat and a sense of self worth. 

What’s the secret to successful flyering? 

Find a really good hook that will stop people and maybe make them laugh! We’re still figuring out what that is for Stampin’ in the Graveyard, but in 2023 I used to flyer to ‘Authentic award-winning trash theatre! Trash authentic trash… and so on and so forth.’

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

@kisswitness and @elisabettygun

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

ICantPromiseYouWillLikeIt But IPromiseYouWontBeBored.

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