Ewan Spence

The Edinburgh Fringe Show 2023 – Bedlam Theatre Returns To The Fringe

July 31, 2023

Season 19

Episode 5

00:30:01

Bedlam Theatre is home to the Edinburgh University Theatre Company… and when August comes around Bedlam Fringe comes around with an eclectic and varied programme of shows. Except it’s not been at the Fringe since 2019.

That changes this year, as the gothic 90-seat theatre opens its doors once more. Ewan sat down with venue manager Marie Rimolsrønning to find out what it takes to return to the Fringe, what Bedlam represents, and some of the shows we can expect.

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The Edinburgh Fringe Show 2023 – Marc Burrows (The Magic Of Terry Pratchett)

July 24, 2023

Season 19

Episode 4

00:37:13

In today’s Fringe 2023 preview, Ewan is joined by long-time friend of the parish Marc Burrows. He’s bringing three shows to Edinburgh this year… a classic stand-up, a second show that talks about what happened in his third show, and a third show that takes us through the life and work of Sir Terry Pratchett.

When did Marc decide to bring Sir Terry to the Fringe, why the footnotes that Pratchett loved are part of the experience, and what was he thinking when he added a third show to his already busy Fringe schedule?

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The Edinburgh Fringe Show 2023 – Anu Vaidyanathan (Blimp)

July 17, 2023

Season 19

Episode 3

00:32:04

The Edinburgh Fringe is drawing closer, so let’s continue our previews, talking to some of the artists who will be arriving in August.

In our second preview ahead of Fringe 2023, Ewan chats with Anu Vaidyanathan about her show ‘Blimp’, and her busy creative life. She is a comedian, filmmaker, director, and triathlete; Anu brings her show to the Fringe, exploring her nomadic and creative life with the audience.

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The Edinburgh Fringe Show 2023 – jD Shapiro (Stories From The Hood To Hollywood)

July 10, 2023

Season 19

Episode 2

00:32:39

Our first full preview of the Edinburgh Fringe 2023, and Ewan meets jD Shapiro to talk about his second Edinburgh show “Stories From The Hood To Hollywood”. How does stand-up fit into his career as a writer and director, what did he learn at the Fringe last year, and why has he come back to Edinburgh?

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The Edinburgh Fringe Show 2023: Prologue

July 8, 2023

Season 19

Episode 1

00:07:38

As we prepare to explore another year of the Edinburgh Fringe, Ewan Spence opens up the season with our traditional musical prologue from Daniel Cainer.

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My Cat’s Tale – A Warning From Kekoa

April 19, 2023

Season 1

Episode 39

00:40:12

Kekoa is an inquisitive cat, a cat who knows when they want affection and when they want left alone… and a cat who was incredibly lucky to survive playing with some toxic stargazer lilies.

Ewan listens to Alyssa as she takes us through the emotional and powerful story of Kekoa, the horror of discovering his body drenched in pollen, the anxious nights waiting for news from the vets, and the joy of welcoming him home and helping him recover.

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My Cat’s Tale – Milo The Babysitting Cat

April 12, 2023

Season 1

Episode 38

00:28:20

Milo decided that he would move in with Izzy, and he definitely chose his new owners. He settled quickly into his new home, but this Scottish Cat would soon have to contend with a new arrival.

Ewan listens to Izzy talk about finding Milo, how this sympathetic cat found out she was pregnant, how Milo first reacted when their baby came home, and how the whole family came together.

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My Cat’s Tale – Morgan And His Wardrobe

March 29, 2023

Season 1

Episode 37

00:24:40

Morgan has a wardrobe, and a rather extensive one at that. Because of his allergies, Rhea has to protect his skin from his scratches. Thankfully, Morgan loves wearing all his clothes, and this dapper chap has been catching the eye of many online cat lovers.

Morgan’s story is also the story of the other cats in his life including his brother Morris; and Scritch, the rescue cat from Cyprus.

Ewan chats with Rhea about Morgan’s first wardrobe of clothes, the reaction to his fashionable looks online, and raising money for charity withathe catwalk cat’s calendar.

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My Cat’s Tale: Tabby and Tuxedo

March 15, 2023

Season 1

Episode 36

0:31:03

When Willa arrived, Allison discovered a love for cats that has changed her life. Willa would soon be joined by Nala and Bella, and brought Allison and her partner closer together as they all cared for each other.

Ewan and Allison share their passion for talking about cats online, how her cats have made a difference at home, and why none of the cats are called Tabby or Tuxedo.

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The Edinburgh Fringe Archives – Rob Lloyd (Who Me, 2017)

March 9, 2023

Season 18

Episode 26

00:13:43

‘Who, Me’ launched in Australia in 2011, and has been a popular hour on the touring circuit since then. It’s always nice to have a show that always sells at the Fringe. to go along with your regular set. This is the show that made bank for Rob… and still does.

He joins myself and co-host Jon Jacob in the Rose Street Theatre; we broadcast the podcast live in 2017, so everything was one take, get it right, fun and games.

So now, ‘vworp vworp’ back in time to the Fringe, back to the time as a new companion was announced by the BBC, and a little bit of a doctor who trivia train with Rob Lloyd

Always remember: The show is finished, don’t try and get tickets- Actually, this time, the show is still out there, so maybe?

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