In our ongoing Edinburgh Fringe interview series, we are speaking to artists and creatives who are bringing their shows to the Scottish capital this summer.
In this interview, Meade Conway discusses their show How To Kill Your Landlord.
What can you tell me in your words about your show?
Our show asks the important questions: ever sick of paying rent? If so, you’re not alone as the 3 young housemates starring in our play certainly are.
Our show asks the important questions: ever sick of paying rent? If so, you’re not alone as the 3 young housemates starring in our play certainly are.
There’s Joq, a crypto bro, forever on the hunt for his next side hustle 🤑
Then his mate Burke, a wannabe revolutionary surviving from pay-check to pay-check ✊
Rounding them out is Harriet, a yoga instructor desperate to corner the yummy mummy market 🧘
Though polar opposites all three are united in contempt for their chauvinistic landlord Archie - who's just decided to evict them!
Taking a lead from Crime and Punishment and adding a dash of Home Alone antics, the trio put dark plans into motion, with hilarious and deadly consequences...
Where did the inspiration for this piece come from?
Direct from my last landlord, who unceremoniously evicted my whole house just after last year’s Ed Fringe!
Direct from my last landlord, who unceremoniously evicted my whole house just after last year’s Ed Fringe!
How have you approached developing the show?
Our team have all met through the London Pub Theatre scene and have been workshoping and previewing the play consistently since kicking production into gear this January. We managed to sell out our first work in progress at The Old Red Lion in May where members of the press and industry gave valuable feedback which we’ve incorporated into our final version of the show heading up for Ed Fringe!
Our team have all met through the London Pub Theatre scene and have been workshoping and previewing the play consistently since kicking production into gear this January. We managed to sell out our first work in progress at The Old Red Lion in May where members of the press and industry gave valuable feedback which we’ve incorporated into our final version of the show heading up for Ed Fringe!
How would you describe the style of the show?
We’ve thought of it as a ‘Comedy of Fatal Errors’ the whole way through, a fun show on a topical issue that also involves a LOT of death. It’s proven to be a cathartic mix.
We’ve thought of it as a ‘Comedy of Fatal Errors’ the whole way through, a fun show on a topical issue that also involves a LOT of death. It’s proven to be a cathartic mix.
Can you describe the show in 3 words?
Fun, Farcical, Fatal
Fun, Farcical, Fatal
How do you mentally and physically prepare for a run like the Fringe?
A lot of sleep, and emptying the calendar a month beforehand. You really need your reserves built up and focus ready for what will easily be the most intense month of your year.
A lot of sleep, and emptying the calendar a month beforehand. You really need your reserves built up and focus ready for what will easily be the most intense month of your year.
Away from your show, what are you most looking forward to about being in Edinburgh?
Climbing up Arthur’s Seat to mark the end of the Fringe! Never been in Edinburgh for the end of the Festival so will be a great way to mark the end of our show’s first full run.
Climbing up Arthur’s Seat to mark the end of the Fringe! Never been in Edinburgh for the end of the Festival so will be a great way to mark the end of our show’s first full run.
Are there any other shows at the Fringe you’d like to recommend?
House Party by and starring Chakira Alin is a show that touches on similar topics and just oozes style and attitude. We can’t wait to see it ourselves!
House Party by and starring Chakira Alin is a show that touches on similar topics and just oozes style and attitude. We can’t wait to see it ourselves!
What was the first piece of theatre you saw which had a big impact on you?
A play called Covenant at Edinburgh Fringe, one that hasn’t gotten huge (yet) but that was just perfectly written, acted and directed all while being about incredibly personal and vulnerable topics. It proved to me that great theatre is always playing in the smallest and most unsung places, which is what Fringe theatre is all about.
A play called Covenant at Edinburgh Fringe, one that hasn’t gotten huge (yet) but that was just perfectly written, acted and directed all while being about incredibly personal and vulnerable topics. It proved to me that great theatre is always playing in the smallest and most unsung places, which is what Fringe theatre is all about.
What do you hope an audience member takes away from seeing the show?
Great laughs, a great time and the endless promise of a rent-free revolution.
Where and when can people see your show?
Well be on for the whole Fringe from July 30th – Aug 25th, 5pm every day at the wonderful and historic Bedlam Theatre, housed inside a beautiful old Church just down the road from The Royal Mile and right by Bristo Square!
Tickets are available from https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/how-to-kill-your-landlord
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