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Micky Overman: The Edinburgh Interviews 2019

July 23, 2019 by Becca Moody Leave a Comment
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Who? Micky Overman
What? Presenting Miss Micky Overman
Where? Pleasance Courtyard – Bunker Two (Venue 33)
When? 21:15

What are your feelings as you enter into this year’s Edinburgh Fringe season?

This is my sophomore year and I’m excited! As the Edinburgh Fringe kind of coincides with the academic year, it’s a bit like being back in school and working towards exams. Last year I’d say I felt like I’d studied, but then when I got there none of the questions were what I expected, my pencil broke and I needed the toilet whereas this year I feel much calmer and more prepared. By which I mean I will be wearing adult diapers.

What is the premise of your Edinburgh show this year?

This is a much more personal show than my last show. I talk about childhood, identity and what it means for me to be a foreigner in the UK. It’s also a much more topical show that dives into some of the grey areas surrounding the #MeToo discussion. This sounds more serious than it is. It’s a very silly show about being defined that pays homage to my home country. I won’t say where I’m from to keep an air of mystery but we’re known for tulips and prostitutes…

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

I’d say that this year I really tried to integrate the sillier side of my personality, which in the process of writing the show seemed to clash with the straight-talking part of me that wants to be able to joke openly about things like sex and gender expectations. But I really think I’ve done it, and it’s a perfect balance of both sides of me.

Has your attitude towards the Fringe changed at all in recent years?

Well, five years ago I didn’t even know the Fringe existed, and that’s still pretty recent, so I would say it’s changed a remarkable amount. It’s less scary now than it was three years ago when I first went up to do a double-header. The more people I get to know, and the more I feel a part of the community, the less frightening the Fringe becomes. It is starting to feel more like ‘that thing I do in August’ now, which is nice. But I am still a baby comic in many ways and I can’t wait for the day when I feel completely at ease at this festival. 

Do you have any other Edinburgh show recommendations?

Oh yes! First, go check out Helen Bauer’s amazing debut Little Miss Baby Angel Face and see for yourself one of the funniest new voices in comedy. She will make you laugh and make you want to be her best friend – she’s incredible. Also check out Nathan D’Arcy Robert’s debut Glowed Up, which is a stand-up show inspired by his love of cinema. Nathan is one of the funniest people I know and an incredible writer, you won’t regret it! Also check out my fellow sophomore Heidi Regan, whose show Heidi Kills Time is for anyone who likes their comedy both silly and smart!

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

Heading back to the Fringe, I hope! I really enjoy making shows, so I hope to keep doing that for as long as I can. Hopefully I’ll get to do more fun things like writing for TV and acting, but the dream is to keep getting better at stand-up and gig in as many places in the world as will have me.

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THE EDINBURGH INTERVIEWS 2019

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Micky Overman: The Edinburgh Interviews 2018

July 14, 2018 by Becca Moody Leave a Comment

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Who? Micky Overman
What? Role Model
Where? Pleasance Courtyard, Bunker Two (venue 33)
When? 22:30

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

Not at all, no. I’m glad I split an hour with a buddy last year just to get used to the Festival a little bit, but I have no idea what doing my own show will look like. I reckon it’ll be a bit lonely, but I’ll learn a lot. 

What is the premise of your Edinburgh show this year?

It’s called Role Model. It chronicles my relationships with my ex-boyfriends, my parents and the girl I nanny for in London. I think it’s a really good way to get to know me, as it flips back and forth between the past and present and gives you a good idea of where I was and where I am now. And it’s funny!

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

Learning to stand on stage for longer than 30 minutes and not feeling like I need to apologise to audience for still talking to them. It’s a pretty big jump.

Who would most enjoy your show?

Probably any women who can enjoy a bit of filth and can relate to some really dumb break-up stories.

Do you have any other Edinburgh show recommendations?

There’s some absolutely glorious women debuting this Fringe, including: Heidi Regan, Catherine Bohart, Sarah Keyworth, Sindhu Vee and Olga Koch, just to name a few. I would 100% recommend all of their shows as they are all very, very funny.

What is your favourite thing about Edinburgh as a city?

It’s beautiful and you can walk everywhere. Living in London has many downsides, but one is definitely the fact that you’re always on public transport. I love spending a whole month just walking in clean air. God, that sounds so depressing.

What are your plans for after the festival?

Depends how the show goes and how much longer the lovely parents of the girl I nanny for will pay me to take care of her when really she’s fine on her own. I try not to think about it too much because of the loss of income, but mostly the loss of hanging out with her. She’s an absolute delight. Comedy wise, I will just keep on trying to get better and funnier. It sounds like a really straightforward answer, but people can really get caught up in all the hoopla surrounding the Fringe and the industry. So I will try to just keep focussing on the funny.

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THE EDINBURGH INTERVIEWS 2018

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