David Tsonos: 10 Edinburgh Fringe questions

David Tsonos answers 10 questions about his 2016 Edinburgh Fringe show.

Give us a quick overview of your comedy career so far. Are you happy with where you're at?

I started Comedy in Vancouver Canada in 1999, and I am not only a comic but also a fan of comedy. The climb has been a tough but excited one, doing comedy keeps you on your toes. I love to travel and Comedy has brought me to the USA, England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Romania, Malta, Guernsey, Netherlands, Belgium, Hungary, Germany and Norway.

Tell us two truths and one lie about yourself (but mix them up, keep us guessing!).

1. My Surname is Albanian.

2. My Nickname in Edinburgh is 'Marmite' (You either love or hate me)

3. I am smooth with the ladies.

Describe your new show in exactly 23 words.

I have been Auditioning since 1998, for commercials, TV, and films. I have put all the funny stories together into one Fringe show.

Any cunning plans to get more punters in?

I plan on making everyone stay from the previous show, pulling people out of the train station and telling them they have to see my show before they check into their hotels. Then the usual Posters, Flyers, word of mouth.

What's your plan for trying to eat - and drink - healthily during the Fringe?

Mosque Kitchen and Cider. Both are cheap so it should go well.

What will you miss most while you're away from home?

My Cat Mittens.

Aside from performing, what else are you looking forward to doing in Scotland's fine capital?

Arthur's seat, the castle, the museums and of course Grey friar's Bobby.

If you took over programming a Fringe venue, what would your perfect line-up of comedians be?

I also have a late-night compilation show in Cowgatehead at 23:15 called The Drunk and Heckle Show My first show on Saturday night it had my ideal line-up.
Rory O'Hanlon
Sully O'Sullivan
Russell Hicks

Name the one person you'd rather not bump into during the festival.

Nig Lovell, he knows why....

Why should audiences pick your show over the 1,800+ other Fringe offerings listed on BCG this year?

My show will be honest, although there are comedic moments these are all true stories from the world of Acting. Anyone who has ever watched a commercial, a tv show or a film and wondered what the process is to acting will be educated and entertained.

'David Tsonos Professional Auditioner' is at Nightcap at 8:35pm until the 28th August. Listing