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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Darryl J Carrington: Out of the Box

Location:  The Wee Coo at Underbelly, George Square (Venue 300)

Dates:  Aug 5th-17th, 19th-31st

Time: 13:20

Price: £13 Concessions £12

Ticket Link: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/darryl-j-carrington-out-of-the-box

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Hello! Tell us all about your show!

Out of the Box is my debut show, a family friendly comedy show based in the circus.

Ive collected my favourite tricks and routines over the years and absolutely love sharing them with the audience.

There’s high skill circus, a back flipping dog and so so so many toothbrushes. Its a one man variety show, think if vic and bob were in the circus, or if mr bean did tricks. Its really hard to explain what it is, but its won awards and got many five star reviews, so its got to be at least ok. And because I don’t talk on stage, everyone is welcome, regardless of their grasp of the English language.

Its the last year i’m touring this show, and I’m so confident in it, that I’m offering a money back guarantee to customers! I always say goodbye to my audience as they leave and if you can look me in the eye and say that your weren’t entertained then I’ll offer you a refund of your ticket price!

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

I really try to see as much as possible, I always love seeing shows that are in a similar vein to mine, I love clowns. Especially Furiozo, Tape Face and Elf Lyons.

Im a huge comedy fan and I love watching brand new mixed bill shows and my favs like, Morgan Rees, Marcel Lucount and I always try to see a telly name once too.

I also love to watch the tattoo, my dad was in the navy so its very nostalgic and I juts love the sound of bagpipes on that scale!

I came from a street art background so I always love seeing the shows on the royal mile, as there’s always new faces and some incredible shows too see and I always make sure ive got £20 in cash in my pocket for my favourite busker.

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.

Yes ive done the fringe in many guises over many years. I think ive been going for about 12 years, ive done large scale circus shows, Built shows on the street, Done mixed bill stand up shows with the free fringe and last year was my first year doing my own solo show with underbelly.

My advise is just do it! Find a way! I used to camp or stay in a caravan out of town so I could afford it. Pack lunches are always a great idea. Be nice and ask questions and be curious, there are so many incredible teachers up there just waiting to give you some nuggets of advise.

And sleep! Sleep is so important! Im a big fan of an afternoon nap at the fringe.

Some of the most important show in my career have been the tough ones, they help you build a resilience and determination that you just can’t get anywhere else.

I had a real epiphany last year, that I just love doing shows and performing, so Edinburgh really feels like home.

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

I get up at 7am, have smoothie and a shower.

Go for a walk into town, get to the venue, warm up, do some flying, do show 1.

Exit flyer my show for show 2.

Eat my packed lunch.

Go home nap.

Wake up have dinner,

Go to venue, warm up flyer, do show 2,

Exit flyer for show 1,

Catch a show, chat.

Sleep repeat x 30.

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

I always forget its name but there’s a banging French restaurant down past princess street.

And im a real sucker for the pizza slice stalls.

Best thing about performing at the fringe?

Its genuinely the best arts festival ive ever been to, everyone is there! Every genre and some you can’t even imagine existed.

I love getting to do the thing I love the most multiple times a day for a whole month!

And ive got to say the people, friendships made in Edinburgh last forever.

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

My Pillows, sleep mask, duck shaped nightlight.

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

Packed lunches, Travel cards, Bikes, Camping, Bring your own bottle for water.

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

Im on the instagrams and my website is http://www.darryljcarrington.com

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

Unique, Funny, Everyone.

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