Ollie Horn Horn is joined by Kate Hammer, a stand-up comedian, writer, and director presenting her debut Edinburgh Fringe show Kate Hammer: Government Approved Comedian.
They talk about:
- The definition and industry pressure of an official Edinburgh Fringe "debut" hour compared to work-in-progress runs.
- Her background writing and developing for television (EastEnders, River City, Bridge of Lies) and the funding challenges facing independent Scottish comedy productions.
- Collaborating with comedian and director Stuart Laws to sharpen her show's narrative structure, pacing, and callbacks.
- Gender dynamics in comedy, confronting reviewer biases, and using stage presence and costuming to connect with audiences.
They recommend:
- Stuart Laws
- Rosco McClelland
- Jack Ansett
- Tom Ballard
- Tom Cashman
- Grace Mulvey