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, Kit Loyd discusses their show Frenzy.
What can you tell me in your words about your show?
Frenzy is a solo sketch show filled with lots of fun characters, physical comedy and chaos. I guess the show is sort of about raving and my relationship with rave culture, it has a relentless pace and energy to it, almost as if the audience are in a rave themselves. We have worked with fantastic sound and lighting designers to elevate the piece.
Where did the inspiration for this piece come from?
The show is pretty wild and chaotic, but we have worked really hard at creating tight choreography within the madness.
Where did the inspiration for this piece come from?
I used to love raving, I have been sober nearly two years now and haven’t managed to step foot back in a club whilst not drinking. I was interested why this might be the case. I love my life now in sobriety but there is part of me which mourns the loss of that person.
The show has developed over two years. It has taken on many different forms. I have workshopped the piece with some fantastic people, Including Trygve Wakenshaw who has acted a mime mentor. I went out to Prague three times to work on the show with him.
How have you approached developing the show?
I also have a wonderful director called George Chilcott. I usually come up with some ideas for sketches then we meet up and I act them out. A lot of the ideas are rubbish but occasionally there is something that works and we develop.
How would you describe the style of the show?
The show is quite unique. It’s a high-octane solo sketch show. I would call it theatrical comedy in some ways. There are lots of mad surreal elements to it but also some heart. We like comedy which switches from really silly dumb stuff to choreography that make you think ‘that’s actually pretty impressive’.
Can you describe the show in 3 words?
Laughter Don’t Stop
How do you mentally and physically prepare for a run like the Fringe?
Mentally – just been lowering expectations. I’m there to enjoy myself and have a fun time.
Physically – I quit vaping by taking up smoking. Genius.
Away from your show, what are you most looking forward to about being in Edinburgh?
There is a place called Wings, off the royal mile. Does like 100 different flavours of chicken wings.
What is one hidden gem in Edinburgh that everyone should visit?
Not a hidden gem but Mosque Kitchen
Are there any other shows at the Fringe you’d like to recommend?
Elf Lyons, String V Spitta, Rory Marshall, Siblings
What was the first piece of theatre you saw which had a big impact on you?
I remember being 18 and my mum took me to watch Jerusalem. I had no idea what to expect, my mum told me it was a play about religion… I also knew nothing about Mark Rylance. I couldn’t believe my eyes, I had never seen acting like it. It was a powerhouse performance.
What do you hope an audience member takes away from seeing the show?
I like it when someone leaves thinking ‘I have never seen anything like that’.
Where and when can people see your show?
8.20pm Assembly Roxy downstairs.
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