A Fringe Quickie (#200) with ‘HOW TO MATE: THE TED XXX TALK’

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What brings a nice show like yours to a place like the Edinburgh Fringe?

Steve Porters is returning to the Fringe following his Ted XXX Talk: How To Flirt in 2023. This year, he’s levelling up and we are getting even spicier. Welcome to the second seminar: The Ted XXX Talk: How to MATE! It’s a show that celebrates friendship, awkwardness and being okay with not being okay, though comedy, dance and drag. I’ve been told that everyone has either known a Steve, been with a Steve or been a Steve… and “that’s okayyy.”

What do you/your show do to make an audience’s heart beat faster?

You can say that again… Hoi oiiii. Signing up to this ‘course’ will teach you the confidence of a peacock, the romance of a penguin and the shagging skills of pigeons. Get ready for a rollercoaster of emotions through laughter, introspection, and maybe even moments of profound connection.

How do you keep your performances fresh every night?

The show completely changes depending on who is in the audience! So that’s how it will be deliciously fresh each time! It might be worth saying at this point, if you don’t love audience interactions or making eye contact with your new neighbours, maybe you’re not quite ready for Steve…

About the show
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HOW TO MATE: THE TED XXX TALK

Date(s): Aug 6-12, 14-18, 20-24

Time(s): 21:45 (1 hour)

Location: Assembly Roxy – Upstairs

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