BEASTS talk abiut their new show, Mr Edinburgh 2016.
Tell us about your Fringe show
It's an epic contest, a battle of wits, strength, and who looks best in a leotard. To decide once and for all who is the best man in the sketch group Beasts.
Best thing about the Fringe?
The shows, every year there's something new and brilliant.
Worst thing about the Fringe?
Cobbles. Whoever designed Edinburgh really hates wheelie suit cases.
How many years have you been coming to the Fringe?
For as long as we can remember, although we can only remember 5 years ago, so it must be that.
Favourite Fringe venue?
Pleasance-beside, porta cabins make the best comedy venues.
Best Fringe memory?
When James was sick in his mouth on stage. They don't call him 'the legend of the Fringe’ for nothing
Best heckle?
A baby, he cried all the way through one of our shows, there is no come back for that.
Craziest on stage experience?
Owen and Ciaran wrestling naked in front of an audience consisting solely of four old men.
What’s on your rider?
Fizzy sweets, Ciaran can't do a show without them.
How do you wind down after a show?
A lot of crying and curling up in a ball, followed by copious amounts of alcohol.
What do you love about Scotland?
The whisky, it so bloody cheap here.
What do you like about Edinburgh?
The Whisky. I cannot stress that enough.
What’s the most Scottish thing you’ve done?
Voted Remain.
What kind of jokes do a Scottish crowd seem to respond to?
Bum jokes, everyone likes bum jokes.
Favourite joke?
A horse walks into a bar. The barman says, can I see some ID please.
Favourite Scottish food/drink?
Fry up from city restaurant, with haggis and tatty scones.
BEASTS present Mr Edinburgh 2016 is at the Pleasance Dome at 7pm, 3rd – 29th August (except 13th) as part of the Edinburgh Fringe. For tickets visit www.edfringe.com
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