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!
Aidan Jones: Chopin’s Nocturne
Location: Studio Four at Assembly George Square Studios (Venue 17)
Dates: Aug 5th-17th, 19th-31st
Time: 14:40
Price: £12 Concessions £11
Ticket Link: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/aidan-jones-chopin-s-nocturne
Hello! Tell us all about your show
My show is a combination of stand up comedy and classical piano! I grew up playing piano, gave up when I didn’t get in to the conservatory after high school, but then came back to it during the pandemic when stand up was cancelled.
In this show I play one of the most famous pieces of all time, Chopin’s Nocturne in Eb Major, and explain the music with jokes and stories for audiences with no previous knowledge of this incredibly niche interest.
What other acts are you looking forward to seeing at the fringe?
I can’t wait to see Milo Edwards’ new show he is one of the best writers out there. Evaldas Karosas has an insanely good debut hour and is surely nailed-on for a newcomer nom. Finally, Kate Denhert’s show was the breakout hit of the Melbourne Comedy Festival this year and is getting a transfer, and I can’t wait to see it!
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.
I’ve been coming to the fringe since 2014, and doing solo shows since 2017. My relationship with it has changed so much over that time, but for anyone coming for their first time I’d say just go all-in! This is the biggest arts festival in the world and you can find absolutely anything you want in this magical month.
If you’re a comic looking for spots, show up to showcase shows and introduce yourself. If you’re looking for inspiration, talk to people and ask for their recommendations, then just book tickets and go.Try
Try seeing things you would never usually see, and make sure to see stuff that is totally outside of your usual tastes, because it might be the best thing you’ve ever seen. Or it might suck, and that’s awesome too.
Talk us through your daily routine for a day at the Fringe
Wake up 2hrs before my first set. Have breakfast, ride into town, have a coffee at Union Brew Lab (best cafe in Edinburgh), do my first set, second set, then my show Chopin’s Nocturne at 2:40pm at Assembly Studio 4. Brew Lab for another coffee and writing for a couple hours, lunch, my second show JS Bach at 7:45pm at Counting House. After that I’m free! Dinner maybe, see a show, hang out with friends, and in bed usually around 2am to do it all again for what feels like the rest of my life.
Ok, where is your favourite place to eat at the Fringe?
One year a hungover Greg Larsen asked our Australian Comedy group chat where to go for the most feral, greasy meal possible, and I sent him to City Cafe. He approved, and if you know Greg you’ll know that is a huge endorsement.
Best thing about performing at the fringe?
The anxiety and tiredness can lead to beautiful, singular moments.
Do you bring anything special from home to make it feel more special whilst you are away?
My Yamaha keyboard to play at home if I ever have a moment to spare.
What are your best hacks to save money whilst at the Fringe?
MICROWAVE MEALS!! Get on Frive or some equivalent service, split it with your flatmates, and do their intro offer. You can get 2 meals a day for like £2 per meal, and it’s healthier than any deep fried nonsense you’ll buy if you’re out.
If people want to find out more about you where can they follow you on social media?
My Instagram is @aidanjonescomedy, that’s the best one.
And Finally in three words – Why should people come and see the show?
Australian piano dickhead.
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