EDINBURGH 2017: BWW Q&A- Derailed

Tell us a bit about your show?

It's a blow-out gig-theatre leaving party. As two Spanish performers in a post-Brexit Britain we feel our future in this country is uncertain, so we're looking back at what difference, if any, we've made while we've been in the UK. This is our first autobiographical piece exploring activism, clicktivism and getting angry. We will drink, eat, dance, laugh and cry together .

We are joined by musician Thomas Abela and clown Dan Lees with a very special cameo and a live call abroad.

Derailed speaks to right now; the moment we are all in; it is part of a conversation and a national mood but in the form of a party.

Why bring it to Edinburgh?

This show has the spirit of the fringe, it is anarchic, joyous and it has its awkward moments too. In a world where so much "discussion" takes place in private (which is to say online) then performance is one of the most important places. Plus, performance allows a discussion to be silly and serious at the same time, which is important. And performance allows a discussion to be accompanied by loud music. Again, this is important.

What sets it apart from other shows at the Fringe?

This is not a conventional show, it's very wild but still very meticulously written. Because it is so current we have to keep up to date with the news, which means re-writing material nearly every week... We are throwing a leaving party and the audience are invited to it. And what best way to celebrate than having gazpacho, live rock music, dancing, an unlikely Theresa May, pig costumes, the Dalai Lama and maybe even cava?

Who would you recommend comes to see your show?

Who doesn't like a party?

Are there any other performances you're hoping to catch at the festival?

Yes, this is one extra reason to come up to the festival! We'd love to see the new Red Bastard show, The Establishment, Lucy Hopkins, Jess Thom, Forced Entertainment, Theatre Re, Police Cops, Theatre ad Infinitum, In bed With My Brother, Zach and Viggo...

Timings and ticket information for Derailed are available on the edfringe website.

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