Behind the Fringe

New to Gluttony, Behind the Fringe is a must-see comedy-variety-interview show that interviews the stars and producers behind your favourite Fringe shows. Hosted by Edinburgh Fringe Festival sell-out sensation, Joanna Olivera. 

With surprise guests and performers from hit shows like Rouge, Primal, CIRCUS, The Greatest Magic Show, Gluttony, Shake-It, Adult’s Only Magic, Riot City Wrestling… and MORE! No two nights are the same.

Expect performers revealing how they got their start in circus; producers sharing how they created sell-out success and; magicians dazzling the audience before breaking down the secrets behind their mind-blowing tricks.
 
Some of our incredible guests include:
 
Tuesday March 18: Nick Phillips – Expert Game Master (Werewolves), Magnus Danger Magnus – Cabaret Performer and MC (CIRCUS, Adult’s Only Magic, Kaboom!)
 
Wednesday March 19: Michelle Pearson – Singer & Musician (The Songs That Shaped Australia, Skinny), Mario the Maker Magician – Magician (Mario the Maker Magician)
 
Thursday March 20: Hans – international superstar and accordionist (Hans: Young, Fun & 21), Tash York – Cabaret performer and MC (Tash York’s Chaos Cabaret)
 
Friday March 21: Mat Basso – Wrestler, Trainer, Actor, Stuntman (Riot City Wrestling, A Knight to Remember), Elena Kirschbaum – Producer and Director (Gluttony, Rouge, Primal)
 
Saturday March 22: Talita Fontainha – Samba Queen and Choreographer (Amazonia), Jeromaia Detto – Clown (When I Grow Up)
 
Sunday March 23: Paul Coulter – Comedian and Historian (5 Mistakes That Changed History), Melanie Walters – Flutist (The Flute Revamped), Baenedict Thiveanathan - Magician (Best of Fringe Magic, Mysterious Things)
 
Praise for the host - Joanna Olivera’s previous sell-out Edinburgh Fringe seasons:
“Talented and charismatic” – Broadway Baby
“So entertaining I forgot to review it” – Theatre Weekly
“Charming” The Spectator UK