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, writer Lubna Kerr discusses their show Lunchbox.
What can you tell me in your words about your show?
Lunchbox s the final part of my “BOX” trilogy of my life as a Pakistani immigrant girl growing up in Glasgow. It’s a one woman show but there are 8 characters - some familiar and some new. You may recognize some faces! The story is told via two protagonists Lubna and Steven.
Lunchbox s the final part of my “BOX” trilogy of my life as a Pakistani immigrant girl growing up in Glasgow. It’s a one woman show but there are 8 characters - some familiar and some new. You may recognize some faces! The story is told via two protagonists Lubna and Steven.
Where did the inspiration for this piece come from?
It's a semi-autobiographical play based on my life in secondary school and the impact of being different, trying to fit in, and to be accepted. However, it wasn’t just my skin colour that made it difficult to blend, my lunch did too.
It's a semi-autobiographical play based on my life in secondary school and the impact of being different, trying to fit in, and to be accepted. However, it wasn’t just my skin colour that made it difficult to blend, my lunch did too.
How have you approached developing the show?
This time I wanted it to have more than one protagonist. I wanted to deal with the topic of bullying but from the bully’s point of view.
This time I wanted it to have more than one protagonist. I wanted to deal with the topic of bullying but from the bully’s point of view.
This is not to make an excuse for bullying but to try and understand what happens behind closed doors.
How would you describe the style of the show?
I would call it a dramedy (drama and comedy), a personal style as between the scenes I speak to the audience.
Can you describe the show in 3 words?
Thought provoking, kind and genuine.
How do you mentally and physically prepare for a run like the Fringe?
I make sure I eat healthy well before the run at the Fringe but I don’t run! I exercise regularly and drink lots of water.
I would call it a dramedy (drama and comedy), a personal style as between the scenes I speak to the audience.
Can you describe the show in 3 words?
Thought provoking, kind and genuine.
How do you mentally and physically prepare for a run like the Fringe?
I make sure I eat healthy well before the run at the Fringe but I don’t run! I exercise regularly and drink lots of water.
Away from your show, what are you most looking forward to about being in Edinburgh?
Meeting people from all over the world and seeing shows that come from abroad.
What is one hidden gem in Edinburgh that everyone should visit?
Rudd cafe shop. It is near Dr’s pub. The food is homemade and very good value for money.
What is one hidden gem in Edinburgh that everyone should visit?
Rudd cafe shop. It is near Dr’s pub. The food is homemade and very good value for money.
Are there any other shows at the Fringe you’d like to recommend?
Any shows that are from abroad, cheaper to see them while they are in Edinburgh.
What was the first piece of theatre you saw which had a big impact on you?
I was taken to see Loot when I was in secondary school, and I fell in love with being on stage and sharing a story.
Any shows that are from abroad, cheaper to see them while they are in Edinburgh.
What was the first piece of theatre you saw which had a big impact on you?
I was taken to see Loot when I was in secondary school, and I fell in love with being on stage and sharing a story.
What do you hope an audience member takes away from seeing the show?
Who can they help with even a glance, a smile or a kind word.
Who can they help with even a glance, a smile or a kind word.
Where and when can people see your show?
Pleasance Courtyard , the Green. 445pm from 30th July.
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