Publisher’s Notes
In this issue, we tip our hats to the Melbourne Fringe Festival, an institution
which gives comedians a chance to stretch and dare to try things. When a
performer goes out on a limb with a new idea, onlookers reassure them by
saying, ‘It’s Fringe, ya know?’ Which is almost a catch cry for people having
permission to try something that’s out there.
The Good Hurt is on Wednesday 24th September which, I believe is the day
this magazine is released. If you’re reading this, read it later. Come on down
to the Good Hurt! It’s the magazine’s attempt at comedy! And of course, your
support helps keep the lights on here at the magazine. Not to mention, there
will be a purple puppet doing comedy. He swears like a trucker and is one of
the funniest comedians on the scene.
Thanks again to Dr. Jay Brinker for her second column in humour studies.
We recently got her into the studio for the podcast which is soon on the way
and it was an incredible conversation. Now over to Japan...
@beaufitzpatrick
Magazine Director’s Notes
I’m in Japan! I’m on freaking holidays while putting this magazine together!
Ask me anything in Japanese. I won’t know what you’re talking about. If
you’re laughing while talking to me in Japanese I’ll assume it’s not good so
don’t talk to me in Japanese while laughing.
@GARYGARYGARRYYY
We hear from Dave Warneke on his very fringe-esque show which attempts
to break the world record for longest variety show ever!
Katie Horneshaw talks with the festival director and the publicist of Fringe
and finds out what it’s like to put together such a dynamic festival.
Tamara Issa talks to three people who are launching their comedy careers by
putting on their first ever performance in this fringe.
We also talk with the Written it Down crew about their fringe show!
That and much much more. Arigato I think.