An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to PBHs free fringe Luke Meredith, a cabaret performer and one of the chief organisers of one of the biggest producers of the Edinburgh fringe. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[05:00]] Working with the PBH free fringe [[10:12]]

[[10:12]] When the PBH used to get reviewers, why are all the risks been taken with the Free fringe , the prejudice against free shows [[13:15]]

[[14:03]] Does everyone make a loss at the Edinburgh fringe the two shows that do well at the Fringe, people that make it [[21:21]]

[[21:21]] Why having a successful fringe is more important than 5 star reviews [[25:09]]

[[22:15]] You need to know a reviewer to care what they think [[24:06]]

[[25:30]] How being a performer helps with being an organiser [[28:53]]

[[28:53]] Edinburgh fringe accommodation [[33:37]]

[[36:47]] Cabaret vs standup [[42:30]]

[[42:36]] Advice for comedians going to the fringe next year [[47:42]]

If you would like to register a show with PBH, here is their website:https://freefringe.org.uk/ and if you would like to know more about Luke you can go on his website at https://mistermeredith.co.uk/.

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