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Elvis McGonagall: The Edinburgh Interviews 2018

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

Endless sunshine, bouquets of accolades and champagne cocktails. Oh yes, I’m ready. Ready, willing and deluded.

What is the premise of your Edinburgh show this year?

Futile exasperation at the inevitable trajectory of our post-truth world as it trundles down the primrose path to Beelzebub’s bottomless pit.

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

My cats’ utter indifference.

Who would most enjoy your show?

Major Hollywood directors. Bagpuss. Yanis Varoufakis.

Do you have any other Edinburgh show recommendations?

Rob Auton.

What is your favourite thing about Edinburgh as a city?

The Dogs on Hanover St.

What are your plans for after the festival?

Greece.