A Fringe Quickie (#495) with ‘Amnesia’

Questions answered by Kimberly Hart-Simpson.

Q1: Aside from this Quickie, what is the most desperate marketing tactic you plan on using to get bums in seats this August? 280 chars

Reaching out to the celebrities mentioned in my show asking to plug on their socials. Carol Vaudermann, Phil Mitchell, Charlotte Church, Joe Wicks, Jane Fonder, Katie Price and Kris Jenner check your inbox huns.

Q2: All shows will have their tough days. What sophisticated self-care strategies will you employ to survive?

Taking my ADHD medication and reminding myself it’s too expensive to come here and then cry. (Roughly £1k per tear). Face time my dog and ask her if she thinks I am doing ok. To which she won’t answer cus she’s already moved on.

Q3: We all have weird pre-performance rituals. What is yours, and how confused would a normal person be if they walked in on you doing it?

Looking at pictures of Cascada and thanking her vocal talent and services to some of ClubLands biggest bangers. I think any normal person walking in to a Cascada shrine would get it and light a Home Bargains scented candle for her shrine.

Q4: If all the shows running right now were at a massive Fringe house party, what is your show doing?

Forcing everyone to watch a dance routine I made up when I was 12 in my bedroom. If they don’t clap, scream ‘you will regret this Simon Cowell, this is not the last you will see of me’ and walk out.

About the show

Amnesia

Date(s): Previews week (Fri 31st July to Thurs 6th Aug) • Week 1 (Fri 7th to Thurs 13th Aug) • Week 2 (Fri 14th to Thur 20th Aug) • Final week(s) (Fri 21st to Mon 31st Aug) • Weekend(s)

Time(s): Afternoon (Between 12-noon and 6pm)

Ticket type: Paid

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