I’m writing this while I’m waiting for my washing in a laundrette. My hostel does have a washing machine, but I wouldn’t trust it based on everything else in that…
Author: Alex Love
NZ Fringe 2020 – Show two
It is definitely quieter this year in Wellington as far as audiences go. I think that there are a few reasons for this. There are meant to be more shows…
NZ Fringe 2020 – Show one, plus more accommodation gripes
Having completely sold-out both my shows at last year’s NZ Fringe, it was an simple decision to come back this year. Only this time, ticket sales are much slower and…
Napier
From having my own room and bathroom, I am now back to the world of hostels. Around me, I can see paint peeling off the ceilings, and tears in the…
Gisborne
In many of the entries this year, I’ve complained about how hot it’s been. That all changed in Gisborne. I had to get a taxi when I arrived because there…
Auckland
When I arrived in Auckland in 2007, life felt full of fun, adventure and possibilities. It was my first time on my own in another country, thousands of miles away…
Sydney
Wherever possible, I try and avoid staying in hostel dorm rooms. This is mainly for the sake of my sanity and to avoid getting woken up at stupid hours by…
Melbourne
The temperature in Melbourne has been thankfully much cooler than Perth. I’ve been here for a week as a tourist. As it turns out, there was a comedy club two…
Rottnest Island
Yesterday, I went to Rottnest Island off the coast of Perth. I probably wouldn’t have gone there if my sister hadn’t have bought me a voucher for the ferry for…
Perth Fringe 2020 – Shows eight and nine
Back to the shows, I had about 33 in for the penultimate night. And it was good, even if I didn’t feel entirely on top of my ad-libbing game. The…