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Interview: George Lewis, A Man, A Plan, A Girl With Fake Tan

February 2, 2019 by Becca Moody Leave a Comment

George Lewis is about to take his latest show, A Man, A Plan, A Girl With Fake Tan, on tour around the UK, after a successful run at the Edinburgh Fringe. MoodyComedy had a chat with George about his current hopes and fears…

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Hey George, how did your 2018 Edinburgh run go? What was the highest point (other than Arthur’s Seat of course)?

Someone recognised me in the street and asked for an autograph. Turned out to be a case of mistaken identity in the end, but it was too late, I’d already taken my permanent marker to her kid.

Do you have any worries about taking your show A Man, A Plan, A Girl With Fake Tan on tour?

My wife’s nana is coming. I worry she won’t know how to behave at a gig and half way through will shout out something supportive. But I won’t be able to control my comic instincts. I’ll come back with an absolute zinger, completely humiliating her.

How has the content or structure of the show developed since your first performance of it?

On the 5th show, I forgot a bit so put it in later and it made the show much better. It was at that moment that I realised everything in life is down to chance and there’s no point planning anything. So I immediately went out and spent the house deposit I’d been saving for 10 years.

What, or who, would be your ideal audience?

Probably a gang of dogs. Then I could just throw some biscuits at them and take the hour off. They would leave very happy and I could go and get a massage or something.

How do you like to describe your comedy style? How has it changed since you first began performing?

I like to say I’m a very sexual performer.  I find that brings in a good audience. Perverts generally have loud laughs.

You’ve had a lot of experience performing in stand up competitions, what has this taught you about performing comedy?

It has taught me that there are so many amazing comedians out there, many of whom are not only talented, but lovely, kind people. And I intend to step on each and every one of them on my way to the top.

Where would you like to see yourself in a year’s time?

The thing that is keeping me up at night at the moment is the size of my baby. He’s massive. I worry that, if he keeps growing at this rate, a year from now he will be twice the size of me, but without the intellectual maturity to know he can’t just squeeze my face whenever he likes. At his current size, his face-squeezing is quite cute, even though it hurts a little bit. But a baby the size of a bear squeezing your face with all its power would result in serious harm. So, a year from now, I just pray that my wife and I are safe.

BOOK TICKETS FOR GEORGE LEWIS’ TOUR HERE

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George Lewis: The Edinburgh Interviews 2018

June 21, 2018 by Becca Moody Leave a Comment

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Who? George Lewis
What? A Man, a Plan, a Girl With Fake Tan
Where? Pleasance Courtyard (venue 33)
When? 17:45

Are you prepared for what this year’s Edinburgh Fringe has in store for you?

I think I am. But then I thought I was the first month I did a compilation show up here and ended up sobbing watching a circus show on my own, so who knows.

What is the premise of your Edinburgh show this year?

It’s about the first time I fell in love when I was at school. I decided the way to win her heart was to stop acting like a boy and start acting like a man, specifically Liam Gallagher. 

What was the biggest obstacle you face(d) while putting this show together?

My first kid was born very recently. The most wonderful obstacle in the world.

Who would most enjoy your show?

In the hope that they might read this and come along, I’d have to say the Gallagher brothers, Steve Coogan, Chris Morris, Armando Iannucci, Kathy Burke, Eric Cantona, Mel Sykes and my mate’s mum, Mrs Mertz.

Do you have any other Edinburgh show recommendations?

Matt Ewins & Sarah Kendall’s shows are two of my favourites every year. But the line up at the Pleasance Attic (where I’m on) looks brilliant. If you do come and see me (PLEASE DO) then you should spend the day seeing the acts before and after, they are all belting.

What is your favourite thing about Edinburgh as a city? 

The local people are really friendly, but also really intimidating. It feels like they would do anything to help you out, but cross them and you will get a headbutt. I also like Arthur’s Seat.

What are your plans for after the festival?

Take the show on tour. If they don’t come to Edinburgh to see me, I’ll go to Barton-Upon-Humber to see them.

GET YOUR TICKETS FOR GEORGE LEWIS: ‘A MAN, A PLAN, A GIRL WITH FAKE TAN’ HERE

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