Henry Maynard talks about his new show, Tatterdermalion.
Tell us about your Fringe show
My show is a solo silent(ish) physical comedy piece. Hilarious and absurd with a touch of pathos and a smattering of puppetry.
Best thing about the Fringe?
The incredible range of theatre and the late night drinking
Worst thing about the Fringe?
Flyering in the rain.
How many years have you been coming to the Fringe?
Personally it's my seventh Fringe but as a company it is our fifth and our first time with our own venue.
Favourite Fringe venue?
The Omnitorium, but I would say that... I built it.
Best Fringe memory?
Performing on the turret wall of craigmillar castle in the thrashing rain.
Best heckle?
You can't really heckle a clown it's a bit like kicking a puppy in a room full of disapproving relatives.
Craziest on stage experience?
Running backwards over the plough whilst performing in War Horse.
What’s on your rider?
Beer and salt & vinegar crisps
How do you wind down after a show?
Beer... Lots of beer.
What do you love about Scotland?
The beauty of the architecture the scenery and the square sausage.
What do you like about Edinburgh?
The pubs, the parks and the climate.
What’s the most Scottish thing you’ve done?
Drunk several pints of Tennent's at a ceilidh before eating a sausage supper with salt and sauce before catching the flying Scotsman home (that last bit is a lie).
What kind of jokes do a Scottish crowd seem to respond to?
The best ones
Favourite joke?
Myself
Favourite Scottish food/drink?
Square sausage!
Henry Maynard: Tatterdermalion is on at the Assembly George Square Theare, Omnitorium until August 28th (except 16th). For more info and tickets, visit https://tickets.edfringe.com
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