18 years of fringe festivals

We talk to Josh "Bonesy" Rice is an Adelaide-based comedian, writer, and director who has been a staple of the international Fringe circuit since 2008. Widely known for his work with comedy group DamnitLeanne! and his regular appearances at Adelaide's iconic Rhino Room, he specialises in physical comedy, improvisation, and sketch writing. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[03:19]] Fringes and Comedy Reviews [[05:49]]

[[05:49]] Tall Poppy Syndrome and Cultural Differences [[12:30]]

[[12:35]] Why I Like Small Fringes [[16:43]]

[[16:43]] Adelaide's Year-Round Comedy Scene [[19:43]]

[[19:43]] Flyering Strategies at the Edinburgh Fringe [[24:17]]

[[23:00]] Targeted Flyering: Reaching the Right Audience [[23:42]]

[[24:17]] Show Breakdown and Creative Process [[33:55]]

[[25:40]] Character Spotlight: Lord Sharon [[26:05]]

[[34:05]] The Art of Audience Interaction and Crowd Work [[39:00]]

[[44:57]] Navigating ADHD as a Comedian [[49:32]]

To check out his show Lost in Translation, head to the website: https://lostintranslation.com.au/. For sketches, follow @damnitleanne on Instagram, YouTube and TikTok..