Returning from her sell-out debut show, Lulu brings you a new hour of jokes about love, obsession and raccoons, as she tries to answer the question ‘is love just a form of mental illness?’ ‘Playfully funny, thought-provoking and has kindness at its heart’ (Chortle.co.uk).
Would you mind giving us a brief insight into what your show/event/performance is?
‘Love Love’ is a comedy show about – you’ll never believe it – love! It’s stand-up but with a piano (not quite musical comedy exactly, but there are songs) and a very sweet dog called Dotty. It’s about how we move on from people and why we start again, but there’s also a ton of nonsense in there about woks, trifles and Mr Blobby.
Tell us about the creative team and the process involved?
There were several brilliant people involved in making this show. The most long-suffering and patient has to be director Joz Norris though, who has seen this show mutate steadily through the year into something unrecognisable from the starting point, and done it all with a (occasionally unnerving) grin on his face.
How does it feel coming to the Fringe?
Like coming home. An overpriced, competitive, soul-lifting and destroying home where I eat macaroni cheese every night.
With shows from all over the world at the Fringe, what sets yours apart?
It’s stand-up but with both an emotional support piano and an emotional support dog in the mix!
Is there anything specific you’re hoping the audience will take away?
The importance of not asking for wedding gifts.
Your Ideal audience is in attendance, who’s watching? Or more importantly – who isn’t…?
Throngs of beautiful, cool, sexy people. They adore me. They can’t stop screaming. I hardly get any of the show out. In many ways, it’s a nightmare.
(Usually, though it skews more middle-aged, what with the fringe getting more expensive)
It’s an intense month, so where you’re able, how do you plan to relax, and are there any other shows you intend to see or want to recommend?
I have SO many to recommend. Ben Pope, Chloe Petts, Sam Nicoresti, Andy Barr and Joz Norris (of course) to name but a few. All amazing talents. But if actual, brilliant, crafted musical comedy is what you’re after, I strongly recommend Katie Norris and Jake Roche.
In your ideal world, how can we improve the Fringe, performance, and the industry?
In your ideal world, how can we improve the Fringe, performance, and the industry?
I honestly don’t know I’m sorry – can you make people stop charging extortionate rent in August? That would be a great place to start but I’m not sure that’s our remit.
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