Liz McMullen's debut show, Stupid Cupid, is on at Underbelly, Bristo Square - Clover, during August (except 13th).
- Tell us about your Fringe show
Stupid Cupid is a one-woman show all about Love. Cupid has been rigorously training in matters of the heart and she’s finally ready to get her wings! But in the middle of her big exam, she accidentally shoots herself with one of her own arrows, making her fall in love with everyone in the audience. And after the first arrow leaves its mark, Stupid Cupid craves everything from the erotic to exotic — leading her down a path of passionate adventures and new insights on modern love. But with so much l'amour to explore, will Stupid Cupid get her wings before exam time is up?
- How does it feel to be playing the Fringe for the first time?
I am very excited. It’s a marathon month of acting and I can’t wait to get going!
- Why did you decide to perform at the Fringe?
Edinburgh Fringe is the biggest festival! Everyone goes there. Ever since I got into theatre as a teenager and when I first discovered what fringe festivals were ( I’m from Calgary, Canada- which is an oil’n gas town full of cowboys), I wanted to go to the Edinburgh Fringe, it’s the big apple of Fringe Festivals
- If you were not a performer what would you be doing?
I’d be an explorer. I love adventure! I remember when I was a kid and first found out that all the continents had already been discovered…I was so disappointed.
- How do you prepare for a performance?
Like most actors, I do a vocal and physical warm up, however for this show I also do a dance warm up….I blast some 80’s pop tunes-mostly about love and rock out for a good 5-10 minutes…it gets me in the mood!
- Best/worst advice you’ve been given ahead of your debut show?
Best advice…get lots of sleep and rest your voice. Worst advice….not sure yet!
- Favourite thing about being in Edinburgh?
Getting to share my show with so many people and getting to see so many shows at the same time. Plus all the beautiful scenery of the city!
- What’s the most Scottish thing you’ve done?
Danced to a Celtic band all night long!
- Favouite Scottish food/drink?
Scottish oats with Canadian maple syrup for breakfast, and Scottish salmon for dinner! Yum, yum!
- Sum up your show in three words
Cupid’s first orgasm!
Show summary
Ever feel confused about love? Where to find it and keep it? Do you think you touch yourself too often? Meet Cupid in training as she tests the waters with her flashy love skills.
Liz McMullen's debut show, Stupid Cupid, is on at Underbelly, Bristo Square - Clover, during August (except 13th). For tickets, please visit www.edfringe.com
You can follow Liz on Twitter at @lizzymcmullen, find her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/stupidcupidtheplay/ and visit her website at www.lizmcmullen.com
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