Abbie Carter Simpson is a stand-up comedian, singer, and actor presenting her Edinburgh Fringe show Stand-up Couple alongside her partner Joe McTernan.
They talk about:
- Performing a joint double-act show as a romantic couple, delegating show management duties, and navigating trust on stage.
- Writing comedy together, adapting jokes to fit individual performance voices, and the ethics of "punching down."
- Transitioning from musical theatre and drama school into stand-up comedy, commercial castings, and how the audition process works.
- Abbie's experience performing on Britain's Got Talent, writing family-friendly comedy songs, and live television production logistics.
- The importance of supporting arts and music education in schools.
They recommend:
- NewsRevue
- James Beatty's Comedy Brunch
- Aidan Jones
- Becky Umbers
- Milo Edwards
- Massioke
What is The Edinburgh Fringe Comedy Podcast?
Produced by RGB Monster, listen to a chit chat between comedians at the Edinburgh Fringe recorded in front of a live audience. Insider tips, show recommendations, and more!