5 Questions: Fiona Evans

Source: The List (Issue 582)
Date: 9 August 2007

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Fiona Evans, writer of poignant Fringe drama Scarborough, about the relationship between a 15-year-old boy and his teacher, answers our quick questionnaire

5 words to describe your show
Intimate, funny, moving, unique and challenging.

4 things you are looking forward to seeing in Edinburgh
Forgotten Voices at the Assembly Hall, Johnson and Boswell at the Traverse, Painkillers at the Underbelly and Mehndi Night at Venue 45.

3 big inspirations behind your work
Jimmy McGovern, New Writing North for their support, and my family for taking the piss out of me and giving me a black sense of humour.

2 reasons why people should come and see your show
The actors, Holly Atkins and James Baxter, are just amazing. James is only 16 and he has a huge future ahead of him; see him here first before he makes it big. It is the first time the Scott Room has been used as a venue, it will be dressed as a Scarborough B&B and the audience will be sitting and standing on set with the actors.

1 word to describe your feelings about having Scarborough on at the Fringe
Thrilled!

Assembly Rooms, 623 3030, 5–27 Aug, (not 14), times vary, £9–£10 (£8–£9).

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Last updated: 25 Jul 2008 17:14 BST