Evelyn Mok's new show stand-up show ‘Bubble Butt’ is on at the Pleasance Courtyard – Bunker, from August 1 - 26.
- What is your Fringe show about?
After an eventful year, I’m feeling the paradigm shift and trying to figure out my place in this brave new world. I explore my own agency, the third-culture-kid-experience, weight loss and what this shift may mean for me as a woman of colour.
- How many times/many years have you appeared at the Fringe?
I’ve been up and performed at every Fringe since 2013.
- What’s your most memorable moment from the Fringe?
I climbed Arthur’s Seat at midnight with a friend my first Edinburgh Fringe. At the top we sang Queen’s “Don’t Stop me now” as we chucked pebbles off the cliff. Very fun.
- What’s the worst thing about the Fringe?
The congestion! So many people! At the same time that is also the best thing about the fringe!
- If you were not a performer what would you be doing?
My father wanted me to be a police officer, which really lets me know that he really does not know his daughter well at all, as I would be a very clumsy, lazy and terrible police officer.
- How do you prepare for a performance?
Go through my setlist in my head which helps me to semi-rehearse it. I also think about how nothing of this really matters and how if it all goes tits up I can always move back to Sweden and apply to be a police officer.
- Favourite thing about being in Edinburgh?
The creative atmosphere and the amount of shows you can see, there is nothing like it!
- What’s the most Scottish thing you’ve ever done?
I love Greggs and Wetherspoons and often eat many of my meals there.
- Favourite Scottish food/drink?
Shortbread and fudge, from Fudge House on cannon gate. Their pistachio and white chocolate fudge is the best thing ever.
- Sum up your show in three words Seriously dumb show.
Show summary
After an eventful year, Evelyn's feeling the paradigm shift and trying to figure out her place in this brave new world. In this much-anticipated second hour, the sharp-witted comedian explores her agency, the third-culture-kid-experience, weight loss and what this shift means for her as a woman of colour. Seen on Chris Ramsey's Stand Up Central (Comedy Central) and Rhys Darby's Furious Andrew (Channel 4). Winner: Best Newcomer, The Pleasance Indies Awards. BBC New Talent Hotlist 2017. 'Uncensored, unapologetic and... wildly refreshing' **** (BroadwayBaby.com). 'Honest and revealing comedy... both poignant and funny' **** (ShortCom.co.uk).
Evelyn Mok's new show stand-up show ‘Bubble Butt’ is on at the Pleasance Courtyard – Bunker, from August 1 - 26.
For tickets, please visit www.edfringe.com
You can follow Evelyn Mok on Twitter at @evelynmok and visit her official website at www.evelynmok.com
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