“After just four months of dating, Tamsyn Kelly blew her life up ditching Penzance for Glasgow.
Leaving behind the matriarchs who raised her, and most importantly, her hairdresser, all for a boy.
Now she’s questioning why she left a family of formidable women to start over in the rain. A hilarious hour of family, fresh starts and questionable decisions.”
Where: CabVol 2 at Monkey Barrel Comedy (Cabaret Voltaire)
When: 29 Jul-24 Aug
Ticket link: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/tamsyn-kelly-hot-titty-bungalow
Without saying too much, what can audiences expect from your show?
The usual chaos and calamity. Bold cartoonish bits. I’ve really enjoyed cementing my voice further in this second hour. I feel like my writing is the best it’s been,
I’ve loved working on that and then wrapping it up in my impulsive energy. There are A LOT OF JOKES and the show is bookended with some super fun elements because I need to feel like there’s a little bit of raucous energy.
Where did you get the idea to create this show and bring it to Edinburgh?
I knew I wanted to do a second hour (although it’s technically my third due to a rookie error) and I’m obsessed with my family, so I always start by examining them. I think mine are so odd and the idea of family is so universal, I find that interesting.
A lot of us think we’ve developed way past our families, but really, if there’s a question you want answered about yourself, you’ll find it by looking at them.
How did you get your start in comedy? Do you find Fringe festivals inspiring?
I got into it because my ex was a stand up. I was an actor and as much as I was interested in comedy, it
took being with him for a couple of years (and a pandemic) before properly giving stand up a go.
I saw that he was out developing his art and getting paid for it where as I was waiting to be cast in something. I’m a doer and I like creative exploration and autonomy, so it made sense to give it a crack.
As far as festivals go, I wouldn’t lead with the word inspiring. I think the artists and performers are inspiring for sure, but in festivals themselves there can be a lot of exploitation and sadness.
What are you looking forward to the most at Edinburgh?
Honestly, the beginning of my show. I’ve made it super fun on purpose to entice me into the right headspace. That and not having to travel for gigs!
Where can we see your work after Fringe?
That’s a really good question. Hopefully on tour, but you can find me @tamsynkelly for more on that and other mad nonsense.