Adam Larter (@lartymcparty) founded the Weirdos comedy club (@weirdoscomedy) in 2010. Not a traditional club, it's actually a revolving line up of comedians who act out shows, sketches and plays which he writers as well as a comedy night and a yearly panto.
I got him on the podcast to talk about -
What does “alternative comedy” mean to him? Has the term “alternative comedy” changed its meaning since the 1980s? Does alternative just mean something which isn’t mainstream and can an alternative comedian ever make it as a mainstream act? Why he does not do previews of his shows. Why he loves flyering at the Edinburgh Fringe (and why he’d gladly help you flyer your show!) How he has managed to make a profit in Edinburgh every year. What it is like being involved in the alternative circuit and how supportive it is. Is it harder to get constructive feedback from an audience who like what you do?
AND MORE!
This podcast would be useful to anyone who is interested in building their own following for their work or is an aspiring writer who wants to write and produce shows either professionally or just for fun.
You can stream the podcast here (with show notes) - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/AdamLarter
Or get it on iTunes here - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/ask-the-industry-podcast/id946220937
If you enjoyed it please consider supporting the podcast by becoming a Patron for only $1 (80p) per episode! https://www.patreon.com/AskTheIndustryPodcast
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My 2nd book is finally out! It's called "How To Make A Living By Working For Free" and you can buy it here for £5 (digital) or £8 (paperback). Here's the synopsis of the book -
The book is a how-to guide for artists to create their own online community for their work and how that community can support the artist to become sustainable in every way.
The book takes a critical and in-depth look at the media's perception of "free content" vs the reality of what the general public see it as.
If you're an artist in the modern age who wants a sustainable audience you're no longer just an artist, you're a community leader.
If you'd like to read the first few chapters of the book you can find a PDF version of that here.
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Thanks,
Si
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Want more content from me? Why wouldn't you! Please check out my other podcast - The Audio Time Capsule. In each episode a guest comes on, leaves 20 questions, then a year later comes back on and answers them. I then edit it so they're talking to their past self. Here are the links - iTunes -EP35 - Ben Walker - Behind the scenes of award-winning podcasts.
Happy 1 year to us!
EP34 - Amée Smith - Associate Director at Prospero Arts PR - How to effectively promote a show, tour or Edinburgh run.
EP33 - Zena Barrie and Michelle Flower - Founders of the Camden Fringe
EP32 - Live Touring Q&A Panel (recorded at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2015)
EP31 - Darrell Martin - Founder of Just The Tonic Comedy Clubs
EP30 - James Alderson - How to go full time in less than two years and start your own comedy competition
EP29 - Oliver Double - Author of Getting The Joke on the history (and future) of stand up comedy
EP28 - Ben Williams - Comedy Editor at Time Out
Edinburgh Fringe Performer Tips!
EP26 - Charlotte Austin - Agent and co-founder at CatFace Talent
EP25 - Geoff Rowe - Founder Of The Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival.
EP24 - Peter Walsingham - Downstairs At The Kings Head
EP23 - Bec Hill - Potential life saver #SimonShat
Patreon Explanation - Please Listen
EP22 - Mark Fisher - The Edinburgh Fringe Survival Guide - Comedians Book Club
EP21 - Alfie Noakes - How To Build A Community Around A Comedy Club
EP20 - Joe Lycett
EP19 - Mel Brown - Founder of Impressive PR
EP18 - Jill Edwards - Promoter at Comic Boom & Comedy Tutor.
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