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 find out about Maybe You Should Know
Date: 22nd / 24th August
Time: 17:30 / 15:30
Price: £14 Concessions £10
Location: Barons Court Theatre
Ticket Link: https://camdenfringe.com/events/maybe-you-should-know/
How did you come up with the name of your show that your taking to the Camden fringe?
When I was writing the play, I was listening to Anastacia on repeat. This isn’t unusual for me, to be honest. For some reason, the song Left Outside Alone really seeped into the play. The play is not about a romantic relationship, but I was obsessing on all the relationships this two-hander show covered: husband/wife, mother/child, pseudo mother/surrogate son. And at the end, they are all left outside alone.
Tell us a little bit about your style of show?
I told the theatre we’re at that “maybe it should have green puppets or something”. I wasn’t sure whether all Fringe shows were whacky. This show is what the kids are calling dramedy. It’s clever with dialogue and is meant to make you laugh briefly before ripping your heart out, that sort of thing.
What other acts are you looking forward to seeing at the fringe?
I’m looking forward to seeing anything at Baron’s Court Theatre and the Cockpit Theatre because they support new writing and new shows so well and they have a really good eye for talented shows.
How are rehearsals going?
As the writer, I’ve now been banished from my baby for the most part, which is great, because it has to exist in the space without me. I can’t stand at the front of the stage explaining my story to the audience. My director voice notes me and gently asks if I’ve done my due diligence with time zones and countries. We have a group chat where we have finally broken down and started sending funny reels to each other.
What is the best thing about performing at the Camden fringe?
The best thing is it’s popular and accessible to so many people in and visitors to London, but it’s not as crazy as Edinburgh. It’s also where I went to (and dropped out of) drama school when I first went to London and met Nadia who stars in my play. She did not drop out and is a very good actor.
London can be an expensive place to perform in – what key advice would you give to performers that is a sort of life hack?
I’m always shocked by the numbers of people who say they have no money and drop £12 at Pret for lunch. Bring a sandwich or some leftover pasta in your bag for lunch at rehearsals. It’s not cool but it works.
Who would be your ultimate dream audience member?
David Byrne, Artistic Director of the Royal Court Theatre, because he’s so great with writers, or Beth Steel, playwright, because I loved Till the Stars Fall Down.
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?
Frankenstein. Because, well, have you seen it? It has an actual human eye!
If people want to find out more about you where can they follow you on social media?
My own Instagram is mazza_thegram and you can check out our play at maybeyoushouldknowtheplay on Instagram. The play themes are quite heavy so we mess around a lot in our reels because we can’t afford therapy.
And Finally in three words – Why should people come and see the show?
You’ll Laugh/Cry
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