EDINBURGH 2017: BWW Q&A- Naomi Sheldon

Tell us a bit about Good Girl.

Good Girl is a comic solo storytelling show about the trauma of growing up with big emotions, and what happens when to fit in, you cut those feelings off. It's set to a backdrop of 90s pop culture, sexual awakening and attempts at witchcraft. A guinea pig may or may not get resurrected.

Why bring it to Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is the perfect setting for Good Girl to have her first full run. There's no better place in the world to premiere new work. Edinburgh audiences are open to trying new, thought provoking shows that wouldn't necessarily fit in on the comedy circuit because they're more theatrical than straight stand up.

What sets it apart from other shows at the Fringe?

A female comic storyteller show with a soundtrack of Michael Jackson, Madonna and ABBA? It's pretty unique. It fulfils all your reminiscent 90s needs whilst getting deep AND being funny. The full package.

Why is it important for people to see it?

Apart from needing more Michael Jackson in your life? With you-know-who heading the most powerful country in the world and an internet culture of shouting down women, it feels more important than ever for female voices to have the space to make their perspective heard. Good Girl looks at what can happen when women self-silence to fit in with what is expected of them. When a powerful woman is a 'nasty woman', It's vital to have an antidote of frank female voices speaking openly.

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

I can't wait to see Jayde Adams' new show Jayded. I'm looking forward to catching Prom Kween again. There's also Zazu, Raisins to Stay Alive, and David Elms' Siren. There's a bunch of shows that members of improv extraordinaires The Free Association are taking up so I'll be looking out for them.

Good Girl by Naomi Sheldon is at The Old Red Lion, London 26th-29th July and at Just the Tonic at The Mash House at 1pm, 3rd-27th August (except 14th) as part of the Edinburgh Fringe.

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