Skin is a brand new stand-up show of story-based chaos with heart and peculiarities from award winning comedian Harriet Dyer, who you may have seen on Comedy Central Live, Rosie Jones’s Disability Comedy Extravaganza & The Russell Howard Hour).
In Skin, Harriet weaves together a story of friendship during a wayward time in her life with extraordinary anecdotes from her childhood in Cornwall and candid reflections on personal identity, society and the cunning nature of squirrels.
Q&A with Harriet Dyer
How does it feel to be returning to Edinburgh Fringe?
It feels mighty grand to be returning! I only did a week last year and felt very out of the loop, so am happy to be back with a vengeance this year.
What can you tell us about your show and its inspiration?
The show is about identity, friendship, mental health and squirrels! It came about because I wanted to tell the story of a girl I once knew and by starting to think about that I realised how much of an effect knowing her had on me and my life now… So I developed that into one big story.
How do you think audiences will react to the show
“Ooh bloody ‘eck, I’ve had a right ol’ laugh whilst taken on quite the journey too!”
How have you been preparing for the festival?
After about five years I’ve treated myself to a new cagoule because the old one smelt musty
Will you get a chance to enjoy the rest of the festival?
Yes, I love going to see shows. I go and see a lot of stuff by myself, I was glad of the app being back last year because often when there’s a gap in what I’m doing it’s great to be able to see what is where I am at exactly that time. I’ve learned not to plan too far in advance as things can pop up and I often talk myself out of things.
Do you have any Fringe anecdotes you can share with us?
I once almost got into a fight with someone whilst dressed in an inflatable diplodocus outfit.
Harriet Dyer: Skin is at Gilded Balloon Patter House from 31 July to 26 August
