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!
Chelsea Birkby: Is In Full Control The Entire Time
Location: Bunker Three at Pleasance Courtyard (Venue 33)
Dates: Aug 5th-30th
Time: 21:45
Price: £13 Family £12.25
Ticket Link: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/chelsea-birkby-is-in-full-control-the-entire-time
Hello! Tell us all about your show!
I’m sharing the strategies to dominate your personal, physical and financial destiny and you can tell I mean business because I have a suit and a PowerPoint now. You might also catch glimpses of what lead me to pursue this path of power and where it’s gotten me. What qualifications do I have for these secrets of success? Don’t ask that! Chelsea Birkby Is In Full Control The Entire Time is personal, philosophical and, as always, very silly show and I’m experimenting with a new way of being on stage*. *Yes, mostly the suit thing.
What other acts are you looking forward to seeing at the fringe?
I saw Sarah Roberts do a 10-minute set recently and it made me DESPERATE to see the full show – it was dark but delivered so lightly. Also, she has the best digital footprint: if I like a meme, however niche I think it is, I look underneath and see ‘Liked by Sarah Roberts’ – she’s a tastemaker.
And Amelia Hamilton gave me a mini preview of her show in my living room and I cried laughing for so long she had to pause the show. It’s even funnier than her first one and she’s taking the raps up a notch too! Her show is right before mine, make it a double bill!
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, I’m back, back again! My advice is this: remember, the process is the win! To make something you love, often with friends, surrounded by weirdos bringing brilliant and bizarre ideas to life – that’s the victory. Anything else (buzz, busy rooms, bank) is a bonus not the main event.
That and workout your layering strategy for Edinburgh in August. For me: sunglasses and waterproof in your bag always, and, weirdly, a cotton button-up long sleeve works in aircon rooms and sunny courtyards.
Talk us through your daily routine for a day at the Fringe
8am – Walk up Arthur’s Seat. Strictly no show biz chat – just stomping and being blown about. Last time, I witnessed a proposal. Another time, an apple rolling down. You never know what’s in store!
9.30am – Fighting for my life at breakfast and overfilling my plate to survive off the leftovers at lunch. Don’t tell them. For real don’t tell them please.
11am – Room stuff: admin, writing, starring into space, liking everyone’s Instagram posts, mild panic, refreshing review websites, moderate panic, a relaxation technique, yogurt, dry shampooing my fringe.
Afternoon and evening – Guest spots. I’m lucky to regularly do Stand Up Philosophy 2.30 at Counting House Ball Room, it’s my fave! Watching shows – Seeing your friends and discovering new people and being delighted by what they’ve made is the shortcut to having fun at the fringe.
Dinner. Early is good because I’m wearing a sports bra for this show and I’ve learned from my crop top show it’s on my mind if I’ve just eaten the extra big meal at Mosque Kitchen.
7pm – Get ready for the show. Read over notes. Do my make up really slow, like as a meditation. It’s a thing.
Flyering. I’ve got to think of an arresting line, what about: ‘Finally, a show that makes your decisions for you’.
9.45pm – Show time!
10.40pm: Standing o from entire crowd
11pm Either going home and rest up or doing the exact opposite.
Rinse, repeat!
Also, no days off this year. That’s fine, isn’t it?
Ok, where is your favourite place to eat at the Fringe?
Two vegetable curries and rice at Mosque Kitchen, vegan junk foot at Paradise Palms, falafel wrap at Nile Valley Café, the milkshakes at City Café. I’m hungry.
Best thing about performing at the fringe?
The audiences – they’re willing to take chances, follow you to new places (artistic but also caves round many corners) and spend their summer and holiday spendo on going in and out of bunkers all because of how much they like to laugh and how much better it is doing that with a room full of other people.
Do you bring anything special from home to make it feel more special whilst you are away?
My weights. Being an artiste doesn’t mean neglecting gainz. (Can you put an amount here that sounds really impressive please)
What are your best hacks to save money whilst at the Fringe?
Do not go into Armstrong’s Vintage. Do not buy another leather jacket. You do not need another vintage leather jacket. Don’t even look at it as you walk past. No sunglasses either.
If people want to find out more about you where can they follow you on social media?
Instagram: stories for the fun stuff, main for updates. YouTube if you want an hour of me. LinkedIn to connect.
And Finally in three words – Why should people come and see the show?
Get control…Probably.
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