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QQ: Gemma Arrowsmith
Gemma Arrowsmith, one half of Mould & Arrowsmith, does the Quick Quiz
1. What is your 2008 show all about?
We are returning to the Fringe this year with 'Mould & Arrowsmith: A Sketch Show In PowerPoint'; a sketch show about language, science and geekiness. We have sketches about time travel, body language and super heroes, all helped along by an informative PowerPoint presentation.
2. Why should we come and see it?
We, Mould & Arrowsmith, will be fixing a laptop live on stage every day of the Fringe! So if you have a broken laptop bring it along and witness an amazing display of IT support. Perfect for all those suffering computer problems at the Fringe. If that's not enough, we can also offer advice on how to make the perfect suicide note and how to rewrite your wedding vows.
3. If your show was an olympic sport, what would it be and why?
Our show would probably be Beach Volleyball because it's a bit silly and if you've come for nudity you'll go away sadly disappointed. (Please note, I checked on Wikipedia, to make sure Beach Volleyball is an Olympic Event and apparently it is. Wikipedia said so, so it must be true).
4. What are you most looking forward to about this year's Festival?
The fantastic shows. There are so many I want to see. It's a game of Russian Roulette whether they clash with us though...
5. What are you least looking forward to about this year's Festival?
Standing in the rain, flyering in one of those fetching plastic poncho things. Attractive.
6. What advice would you have for someone trying to navigate the Fringe?
I would say try and see as many shows as possible because there are so many good things on, but also remember that underneath all the posters, adverts and street entertainers singing and throwing flyers at you, there's a really beautiful city with art galleries and greenery. Try and see some of that side of Edinburgh as well as the students lying down on the Royal Mile pretending to be corpses with flyers in their mouths (as if you'd ever take one of them...)
7. What advice would you have for someone trying to survive the Fringe?
Pack loads of layers of clothing. A few years ago, I left a gloriously hot London for the Edinburgh Fringe having packed as though I was off on a week's holiday in the Caribbean. I forgot that the Fringe lasts a month and is considerably further North. I was lucky for the first couple of weeks, then the heavens opened and the temperature fell to freezing. I bought so many jumpers and scarves from the (many, excellent) charity shops in Edinburgh that I went over the weight allowance on the way home. Don't make my mistake. Pack for all weathers.
8. Describe your show in three words
Geeky PowerPoint Comedy
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Mould & Arrowsmith performed at the Pleasance Courtyard.
published: Oct-2008
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