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!

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Big Stuff

Location:   Roxyboxy at Assembly Roxy (Venue 139)

Dates:  Aug 5th-10th, 12th-30th

Time: 14:55

Price: £15 Concessions £14

Ticket Link: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/big-stuff

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Hello! Tell us all about your show! 

Big Stuff is part storytelling, part improv, part emotional archaeology. Two performers unpack a lifetime of objects, memories, and the weird little things we can’t seem to throw away… then invite the audience to do the same. What starts as a show about clutter quickly turns into something deeper (and funnier): grief, love, nostalgia, and that one random drawer everyone has. Expect big laughs, surprise gut-punches, and the kind of spontaneous moments that only happen when real people share real stories. It’s messy, it’s tender, it’s a little chaotic—and it changes every night. Come for the comedy. Stay for the feelings. 

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

Honestly, we’re popping our Edinburgh Festival Fringe cherries so we’re trying to keep our schedule loose enough to stumble into surprises. That said, there are a few shows we’ve definitely got our eyes on. 

We’re really curious to catch Daniel Sloss’s new show Bitter. He’s one of those comics who can pivot from savage to sincere in a heartbeat, which feels very much in the spirit of what we’re doing.  

Also high on the list is Lara Ricote. Her stuff looks so delightfully odd and inventive, we connect with someone gleefully breaking the rules of comedy. 

We’re keen to see Fay Guiffo’s Arcana., dance piece. Looks like the celebration of humanity we need right now.

And then there are the bigger names floating around this year who are always worth seeing just to watch masters at work.  

But honestly, we’re just as excited about the unknowns, the acts we’ve never heard of. Just like improv, the plan is to have a plan… and then happily abandon it. 

Have you done the fringe before? 

No, we haven’t done the Fringe before, but it’s one of those experiences where you learn fast because you kind of have to. The biggest advice we’ve been given is: don’t try to “win” the Fringe. It’s not really built for that. There’s too much happening, and too much we can’t control. Instead, we picked a few clear goals; tightening the show, meeting other artists, building an audience one conversation at a time. And if we treat those as the win, we can’t lose.

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

Mostly just being in the middle of it. The energy of the Fringe is unlike anything else. Seeing a huge mix of shows, meeting other artists, and feeling like we’re part of this massive, slightly chaotic theatre city for a few weeks. 

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

Wake up slightly later than planned. Coffee. Quick check of the house count for the day.  Flyer 

Last-minute fixes. 

Possibly buy a toaster to give away.  

Eat something on the go. 

Do the show. 

Hang around flyering again or chatting to audiences. 

Watch other shows. 

Eat late. 

Repeat. 

Regret eating so late.  

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

Usually somewhere quick, reliable, and close to the venue. Probably something Naomi packed for us. It’s really about the shows for us so we’re looking for fuel, not food.  

Best thing about performing at the fringe? 

The audiences. They’re open, curious, and different every night. You also get this feeling of shared experience with other artists that’s pretty special. 

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

Usually something small and practical—prescription drugs, eye masks, a good knee pillow if we can manage it.  

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

Eat simply. Walk everywhere. Share accommodation. And go to bed. Also, lots of free shows and artist discounts. 

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

@baramsnieckus (Instagram or tiktok) http://www.baramandsnieckus.com 

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