In this episode Ollie Horn is joined by David Hoare. David is an award-winning musical comedian bringing the show How to Live to 100 this year.
They talk about:
- The learning curve of writing multi-year Fringe shows and comedy "boot camp."
- The concept and strategy behind the "Coward's Hour" versus full one-hour shows.
- PR, joke list submissions, and how national press coverage actually works at the festival.
- The financial realities, tax returns, and administrative side of freelance comedy.
- Handling gig mishaps, crowd work, and the craft of reading an audience.
They recommend:
- Chelsea Birkby
- James O'Donoghue
- Paul Hilleard
- Alex Kitson
- James Trickey
- Jordan Brooks
- Tom Neenan
- Andrew White