FRANC: 10 Edinburgh Fringe questions
Comedy writer John McGlade and the character 'F.R.A.N.C.' answers 10 questions about their 2016 Edinburgh Fringe show.
Give us a quick overview of your comedy career so far. Are you happy with where you're at?
John: I've been writing comedy for ages, and F.R.A.N.C. is my most ambitious project yet - we've adapted the Frankenstein story to the modern comedy scene.. so teaming up with (award winning!) writer Keir McAllister was great!
F.R.A.N.C.: Oh whoopee, they've finally written something funny... me.
Tell us two truths and one lie about yourself (but mix them up, keep us guessing!).
John: At the age of 38 I discovered I'm Jewish; I fought with Marti Pellow in a gay club; I was accused of being Italian on live TV by a football manager.
F.R.A.N.C.: I am programmed never to tell a lie; I CAN tell a lie so long as it's funny; Cliff Richard is a [REDACTED- Ed]
Describe your new show in exactly 23 words.
John: A sharp satire on the media and comedy industry that'll give you some great laughs while asking - What do you want from comedy?
F.R.A.N.C.: Shameless exploitation of a superior sentient being (me) ..posing as 'a sharp satire on the media and comedy industry that'll give you..', etc
Any cunning plans to get more punters in?
John: We do, but if I tell you, F.R.A.N.C. will have to kill you... with great gags of course.
F.R.A.N.C.: Yeah, here's my plan.. if you don't come see my show I'll reveal your goddam internet history to the whole world! How's that for a plan?
What's your plan for trying to eat - and drink - healthily during the Fringe?
John: I'm a veggie so missing the odd meal will make no difference to my nutritional deficiencies. Like all Fringe plans.. awry.
F.R.A.N.C.: Helloo-oo... I'm an A.I. - who writes these stupid questions?
What will you miss most while you're away from home?
John: Having the time to write new stuff.
F.R.A.N.C.: Yeah right. He doesn't have a home - he lives in a council skip and steals his wifi from a hospice.
Aside from performing, what else are you looking forward to doing in Scotland's fine capital?
John: Soaking up the atmosphere at the world's greatest arts festival.
F.R.A.N.C.: He means 'soaking up baby oil in massage parlours' more like.
If you took over programming a Fringe venue, what would your perfect line-up of comedians be?
John: Billy Connolly, Alexei Sayle, Shappi Khorsandi, and too many more to mention.
F.R.A.N.C.: F.R.A.N.C... F.R.A.N.C... F.R.A.N.C...and the one and only... F.R.A.N.C.
Name the one person you'd rather not bump into during the festival.
John: Mary Shelley.
F.R.A.N.C.: HAL. He's a freakin maniac. Ok, he's not a person. So Cliff Richard - he's a [REDACTED - Ed]
Why should audiences pick your show over the 1,800+ other Fringe offerings listed on BCG this year?
John: We have top gags and important stuff to say about comedy, plus a cast stuffed full of award winning talent.
F.R.A.N.C.: Because I'm F.R.A.N.C... and I'm going to make you laugh..whether you want to or not.
'F.R.A.N.C.' is at The Stand Comedy Club 5 and 6 until the 28th August. Listing