Almost a week into the Fringe now. It's
Going so quickly, every moment's filled
Today was my Green Day (hair, t-shirt, glitz)
Took umbrella so green hair chalknot swilled
Away by the showers. About 10, willed
Myself to patrol the Royal Mile. I
Was targeting the kids and families still
But my prices are for them all, too high
And my humour too sharp. I'd say now, my
Audience is more teens and older - yes, kids
But, kids AT HEART, with adult brains. I killed
Them so far, those that came. Was emailed by
The C venues, got a good spot. It's this
Sunday - perfect chance to plug my show. Brill!!
Tue 6 Aug
Monday, 12 August 2019
4729 - Ed Fringe Day 6
Though very tired, almost no sleep, because
I thought Tom would at any moment get
Into the bed, not knowing that he was
In fact still with Rhiannon, headed out
Of Edinburgh and staying at some hotel
That stopped me going to sleep - of that, no doubt!!
Considering that, today went pretty well
Flyered from 10am, targeted small
Kids and their parents - but it seems about
Teenage and 20's humour my show is
(More than anything) - though under-10's yet
May enjoy it, if they're clever. To tell
The truth, I'm pleased with that. It's tedious
Just playing to kids, too boring just doing that...
Mon 5 Aug
I thought Tom would at any moment get
Into the bed, not knowing that he was
In fact still with Rhiannon, headed out
Of Edinburgh and staying at some hotel
That stopped me going to sleep - of that, no doubt!!
Considering that, today went pretty well
Flyered from 10am, targeted small
Kids and their parents - but it seems about
Teenage and 20's humour my show is
(More than anything) - though under-10's yet
May enjoy it, if they're clever. To tell
The truth, I'm pleased with that. It's tedious
Just playing to kids, too boring just doing that...
Mon 5 Aug
4728 - Ed Fringe Day 5
I felt good most of today, but knackered
As the evening has gone on - now it's 9
Not that late, but mustn't delay my bed
Tonight. Flyering at 10 is my design
For tomorrow, I'll need body and mind
To be energised. Show at 12, of course
Then helping Pinwheel's show, then I should find
More flyering to do, eat, then see shows
Or Paul Silky White at least, as he knows
How to do comedy and music, wed
Them into a successful Fringe show. I'm
Keen to learn what works in my cause, suppose
It may help in future. Tom Short offered
A slot tonight, but can't do it this time...
Sun 4 Aug
As the evening has gone on - now it's 9
Not that late, but mustn't delay my bed
Tonight. Flyering at 10 is my design
For tomorrow, I'll need body and mind
To be energised. Show at 12, of course
Then helping Pinwheel's show, then I should find
More flyering to do, eat, then see shows
Or Paul Silky White at least, as he knows
How to do comedy and music, wed
Them into a successful Fringe show. I'm
Keen to learn what works in my cause, suppose
It may help in future. Tom Short offered
A slot tonight, but can't do it this time...
Sun 4 Aug
Sunday, 4 August 2019
4727 - Ed Fringe Day 4
Another OK day, and best of all
An audience for my show, that was a boost
They came in after I'd started to crawl
Through my act for no-one, something I'm used
To, but they came in, sat down. I could coast
Through it now, ad lib more, as I like to
When there's people to bounce off - it's the most
Easy thing to do, so easy to do
I just need PEOPLE!!! Work provides them too
But this is on a higher plane, it's full
Of risk, it's hard, it takes years to adjust
And learn how to do it well and be you
I'm already thinking how I could sell
More tickets next year, be a well-known host
Sat 3 Aug
An audience for my show, that was a boost
They came in after I'd started to crawl
Through my act for no-one, something I'm used
To, but they came in, sat down. I could coast
Through it now, ad lib more, as I like to
When there's people to bounce off - it's the most
Easy thing to do, so easy to do
I just need PEOPLE!!! Work provides them too
But this is on a higher plane, it's full
Of risk, it's hard, it takes years to adjust
And learn how to do it well and be you
I'm already thinking how I could sell
More tickets next year, be a well-known host
Sat 3 Aug
4726 - Ed Fringe Day 3
It's so competitive, the festival
I got no audience for my first show there
Good to run through the show though, a trial
Run, free of pressure, though I'd much prefer
A audience to talk to, who can inspire
More quips, more energy, and more money
Of course. Pinwheel Productions, similar
No-one, though they'd sold two tickets, but the
Amount's nothing, split fourways, honestly!
So I'll now have to flyer streets like hell
If I want crowds it's up to me... Not fair
But the brochure and theatre, such a spree
Of spending, hasn't produced the people
Saw three shows this evening - must learn, watch, hear...
Fri 2 Aug
I got no audience for my first show there
Good to run through the show though, a trial
Run, free of pressure, though I'd much prefer
A audience to talk to, who can inspire
More quips, more energy, and more money
Of course. Pinwheel Productions, similar
No-one, though they'd sold two tickets, but the
Amount's nothing, split fourways, honestly!
So I'll now have to flyer streets like hell
If I want crowds it's up to me... Not fair
But the brochure and theatre, such a spree
Of spending, hasn't produced the people
Saw three shows this evening - must learn, watch, hear...
Fri 2 Aug
4725 - Ed Fringe Day 2
A good night's sleep, surprising in strange bed
Tom's not here to share it,though bumped into
Him flyering for his show just as I sped
On foot to a show by Karam Deo
At Underbelly, off Cowgate. It's so
Warm, keep having to take my jacket off
Today was my tech rehearsal, have two
Brilliant helpers, Kayleigh and Alex. Love
Them, they're making my show find such a groove
Programming lighting sequences, cues, read
My script, gave good advice. Australia, you
Are great for giving me this vital shove
Upping my game will be easier when fed
By your skilful hands - and best wishes, too!!
Thur 1 Aug
Tom's not here to share it,though bumped into
Him flyering for his show just as I sped
On foot to a show by Karam Deo
At Underbelly, off Cowgate. It's so
Warm, keep having to take my jacket off
Today was my tech rehearsal, have two
Brilliant helpers, Kayleigh and Alex. Love
Them, they're making my show find such a groove
Programming lighting sequences, cues, read
My script, gave good advice. Australia, you
Are great for giving me this vital shove
Upping my game will be easier when fed
By your skilful hands - and best wishes, too!!
Thur 1 Aug
4724 - Ed Fringe Day 1
Not much sleep on the midnight bus up here
Which stopped at Leeds for two hours in the night
Woke up to see we were in Edinburgh
Pleased to say this time I felt great delight
Walked with red suitcase and blue bag to wait
Outside 88 McDonald Road for
Nick the Landlord, who came promptly. With great
Speed I settled in, searched for the Lidl store
Got food, etc. Practised songs after
Coffee and porridge. Two lads then appeared
- Jimmy and Lewis - said hello, then flight
To town, Fringe Central, firststop, then to Sur-
geons Hall, met Aussie crew, mutual helpers
I'll do the lights for their shows - yes, the lights!!
Wed 31 July
Which stopped at Leeds for two hours in the night
Woke up to see we were in Edinburgh
Pleased to say this time I felt great delight
Walked with red suitcase and blue bag to wait
Outside 88 McDonald Road for
Nick the Landlord, who came promptly. With great
Speed I settled in, searched for the Lidl store
Got food, etc. Practised songs after
Coffee and porridge. Two lads then appeared
- Jimmy and Lewis - said hello, then flight
To town, Fringe Central, firststop, then to Sur-
geons Hall, met Aussie crew, mutual helpers
I'll do the lights for their shows - yes, the lights!!
Wed 31 July
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