Terry Alderton’s new comedy show All Crazy Now will be at the Pleasance Courtyard Cabaret Bar during August.
1. Tell us about your Fringe show
Where do I start. It’s two shows in one. The show will start with the Joh/n’s a double act Staring Johnny Spurling and … The Joh/n’s are a show with in the show. They Are a Double act of many years who were thrown together when Mr Jon was left without a pianist. His mother knew Mr John’s (Johnny) mother and knew that he played and was in need of some work and very reluctantly joined Mr Jon.
The second act will be myself, doing what I do but this time with interruption from Johnny. All this happening, whilst being interrupted by random thought.
2. Best thing about the Fringe?
Everybody is there, comics that is. So it's a good chance to catch up, and hopefully bask and share in the glory. Or, be propped up when there is no basking, or glory to be had. That's usually after a wet Wednesday evening gig. What I like to call whacked out Wednesday’s. On a Brighter note, for me it's a place to showcase whatever you want. That’s just one ingredient in a mix of a great city, Great audiences and a great social Time. and a Castle!
3. Worst thing about the Fringe?
The show not going well! Or feeling homesick. The Fringe is a long stint to be away from my abode for to long can take its told on me as I'm quite the home bird, missing my family etc. Even though I'm sure. And dare I mention the weather!
4. How many years have you been coming to the Fringe?
This will be my tenth show.
5. Favourite Fringe venue?
Without a doubt the Cabaret Bar at the Pleasance Courtyard. As far as that size room goes, for me it is the most suited for comedy. The layout and the feel of the room I feel second to none, not just to me, but also the audience.
6. Best heckle?
I remember one large Australian chap, who to be fair was only having fun shouting out. My good friend Tim Vine was in the audience and shouted to the guy "we haven't come here to listen to you mate!” The next thing I know I have got this giant of a man on the stage saying "if you can do it good luck.” I then made my way into the audience and heckled him. Sadly, I had an award judge in that evening and that lead to me getting no score there as she felt she 'hadn't seen the show’ Oh well, I enjoyed it.
7. Craziest on stage experience?
To Many… One that comes to mind was the late night gig I was slightly worse for wear. I decided it would be fun to wrestle with a broken fan for 20 minutes. To be honest by the time I'd finished the room was still full which shocked me?!
I once found some black gaffer tape and gave myself a wrap over and a small Charlie Chaplin moustache. I think I stepped onto the stage and in a German accent told the audience that I was a Charlie Chaplin fan and that they would like it. I then continued to goose-step and in my slightly drunken state went straight of the edge of the stage, where I found a five-foot drop.
8. How do you wind down after a show?
Have a couple of beers, watch TV, maybe a fried egg sandwich, read a book. Boring aren't I?
9. What do you love about Scotland?
The scenery, the people and their black-and-white no-nonsense honesty. I also feel very relaxed when I get up to Scotland especially up in the Highlands.
10.What do you like about Edinburgh?
Must the same as above. What always sticks in my mind is the smell of hops. I love the pubs and restaurants, my favourite being the Whitchery at the top of the Royal Mile. I like the late night chaos during the festival season.
11. Favourite Scottish food/drink?
Without a doubt, a good haggis neeps and tatties.
Terry Alderton’s new comedy show ‘All Crazy Now’ will be at the Pleasance Courtyard Cabaret Bar for the month of August for tickets go to www.edfringe.com
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