First fringe reflections from a semi-solo 17yo.
I’m on the train out of Edinburgh and I feel like talking into a void about my last 4 days so here are my comments and reflections as a seventeen year old first time fringe goer. For context, I am a massive comedy nerd and I had some friends whose time in Edinburgh overlapped with mine but I was trying to see as many shows as possible alone.
Firstly, service is dreadful. Idk if this was just me or just vodafone or just bc it was raining but I could not get service anywhere. Do not try to buy tickets online 3 minutes before a show starts bc your phone will not work.
EAT. I was warned abt this being a problem but naively thought I would be fine only to have two days where I was so busy that I didn’t eat anything until 7pm. PLAN YOUR MEALS.
Be on time. Earlier today I was 1 minute late to something bc I got lost literally inside of the venue and they did not let me in. Some of the venues/shows seem to be a lot more flexible but don’t risk it. (Strange coincidence is that I also failed the last time I tried to see this stand up so I’m starting to think it’s a sign from the universe and I should stop trying)
PLAN MORE. This is potentially me specific but I am dreadful at being spontaneous and definitely should’ve at least had a plan each morning. I booked quite a few things in advance but also wanted to find things when I got there. Safe to say this was a lot more stressful than it needed to be and I should’ve been planning more than 15 mins in advance.
Anyway, not that anyone’s going to read this but I had a great time overall and will be going back for longer next year.
What I ended up going to below:
The Great Train Robbery
Catherine Bohart: WIP
Phil Ellis: Bath Mat
Dee Allum: Raumdeuter
Sophie Duker: Hot Beef Injection
Ayoade Bamgboye: WIP
Nish Kumar: Angry Humour from a Really Nice Guy
Kemah Bob: Lovechild
Rob Preston: Amazing Global Solutions
Lorna Rose Treen: Now That’s What I Call Characters
Rose Matafeo: WIP
Lara Ricote: Inkling
One Man Musical