As the minutes wind down for another year – and I run out of things to do back home – I will now look back at the previous 12 months…
Tag: Edinburgh
Edinburgh Fringe 2024 – Day 24 – The End
I have completed my Edinburgh Fringe run of 2024, which is also the first run up here in five years. As with most things in Edinburgh when it comes to…
Edinburgh Fringe 2024 – Day 22
Before my penultimate show yesterday, something bizarre happened. I suddenly started to feel sick. While I’m used to feeling nervous before a gig, I have never felt like I am…
Edinburgh Fringe 2024 – Days 16-17
On Sunday’s show, I had a Hen Do in. It is the third time I have had a Hen Do in my audience, which have all taken place at the…
Wellington
I checked out of my horrendous hostel on Monday and don’t think I’ve ever felt the same level of euphoria when I’ve left other places. I booked into somewhere around…
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…
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…
Perth Fringe 2020 – Show four
I thought last night was going to be quiet, but the discounts I set up for a certain number tickets have worked magically. I ended up with 36 people, which…
Perth Fringe 2020 – One show down
Last night was the first in my nine show run at Perth Fringe. With ticket numbers fairly low, I was pinning my hopes on a last-minute surge. Because as I have…
Unemployment and other forthcoming adventures
I have handed in my notice in my day job. I don’t have another job to go to and am not earning anywhere near enough from comedy to make a…