2017 Edinburgh Fringe

Three Questions With... Abigoliah Schamaun

Honestly, would you rather give up alcohol or yoga?

I give both up all the time! For instance, when I'm doing yoga. I'm not drinking and when I'm drinking, I'm not doing yoga.

I always feel guilty that I'm drinking and not doing yoga because I want to be healthy and flexible. And when I'm doing yoga and not drinking I feel guilty because I'm not having amazing booze fueled adventures! It's a conundrum that I deal with on a month to month basis.

That's why it's important to quit both regularly. I suggest everyone try this. F*ck living a balanced life. I say ping-pong from one extreme to the other. You will be tired, confused and unfocused but boy, will you have some good stories!

A month in Edinburgh can be very stressful: given your background, what's your top tip for how to relax during the Fringe?

Turn off your phone and computer and cook a meal you find filling and comforting. I think making something simple with your hands can be a relaxing way to unwind. If you don't cook, maybe make a dream catcher. You can hang it above your bed in your rented flat and dream of being on a relaxing beach!

On another note, that's not nearly as fun or sexy. Because of the weird hours and large amount of take-aways comics live off of during The Fringe it can really f*ck with a one's digestive system. Take fibre pills daily. Seriously. You're tummy will be happier. No one works well on a stressed colon. So keep things moving a long and you'll be a happier person.

Some of your previous shows have been pretty confessional in the sex-drugs-rock-n-roll sense, tells us about the change in direction.

The change has not been a complete 180. There's still elements of drugs and rock n' roll. I said I was a Yoga instructor. I didn't say I was a good Yoga instructor.

And, in the end, people change and so does what bounces around in a comic's head. For a long time I talked about my singleton sexploits but now I'm approaching the third year of being with my boyfriend and have there's not a lot of humour there. Being in love is the greatest thing that's ever happened to me. It's also really put a damper on sultry stories I can mine for comedy purposes.

The time when I was single and I was spit-roasted by two men in the Israeli army. Funny. The countless times I've come home and had loving satisfying sex with the man I respect and care for deeply. Not so funny.