• iconNews
  • videos
  • entertainment
  • Home
  • News
    • UK News
    • US News
    • Australia
    • Ireland
    • World News
    • Weird News
    • Viral News
    • Sport
    • Technology
    • Science
    • True Crime
    • Travel
  • Entertainment
    • Celebrity
    • TV & Film
    • Netflix
    • Music
    • Gaming
    • TikTok
  • LAD Originals
    • Say Maaate to a Mate
    • Daily Ladness
    • Lad Files
    • UOKM8?
    • FreeToBe
    • Extinct
    • Citizen Reef
  • Advertise
  • Terms
  • Privacy & Cookies
  • LADbible Group
  • UNILAD
  • SPORTbible
  • GAMINGbible
  • Tyla
  • UNILAD Tech
  • FOODbible
  • License Our Content
  • About Us & Contact
  • Jobs
  • Latest
  • Topics A-Z
  • Authors
Facebook
Instagram
X
Threads
Snapchat
TikTok
YouTube

LAD Entertainment

YouTube

LAD Stories

Submit Your Content
Jason Manford supports Edinburgh Fringe actor after just one person shows up for performance

Home> News> UK News

Updated 07:06 4 Aug 2023 GMT+1Published 05:27 4 Aug 2023 GMT+1

Jason Manford supports Edinburgh Fringe actor after just one person shows up for performance

But Georgie Grier has received mountains of support from famous comedians and performers who told her to keep going.

Velentina Boulter

Velentina Boulter

An actor has been devastated after only one person showed up to her one-woman show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

Georgie Grier posted a photo of herself crying to social media to vent about the difficult day.

She said in the caption: “There was one person in my audience today when I performed my one woman play, Sunsets at #ed fringe.

“It’s fine, isn’t it? It’s fine…”

Advert


But her tweet went viral online and she has received loads of support from some pretty big names in the entertainment industry.

Irish comedian Dara Ó Briain responded to her tweet, saying: “We’ve all done it.

“More than once I had to buy my audience a drink as a thank you for being the only ones there.”

Advert

“Best thing though. It’s all stage time, and the show will get better every single time, ready for the big crowds later.”

One Tree Hill star Hilarie Burton Morgan also sent support saying: “Announcing your vulnerability is a huge step! Proud of you. Keep telling stories from your perspective.”

Comedian Jason Manford even replied to Grier with a short video.

“It’s absolutely normal for one person to rock up to your show especially at the beginning of Edinburgh,” the comedian said.

“I did Edinburgh 2005 and I remember first couple of shows, the first week I think, was just such a slog and I was out in the rain and I was flyering and people weren’t coming.”

Advert

“And I got total imposter syndrome.

“But you know what, you’re on the path and it’s just the start.

“Tomorrow will be better and next week will be better, next year will be even better. So just enjoy yourself.”

Journalist and host of NPR’s Weekend Edition Scott Simon also chimed in saying: “And someday, it will be a funny story you tell about your path to success.”


In December last year, author Chelsea Banning found herself in a similar situation when only two people turned up for her book signing.

Advert

“I did a signing to which nobody came, except a guy who wanted to buy some Scotch tape and thought I was the help,” replied literary great Margret Atwood.

For young up and comers, having the support of established actors and writers can be so meaningful and encouraging.

“Thank you so much Jason Manford and everyone for your kind words of support,” tweeted Grier.

Grier’s show ‘Sunsets’, which she calls “a one woman play about happily ever after” is all about rom-coms, disco and family.

Grier will continue performing Sunsets until 27 August and tickets to her show are still available on the Edinburgh Fringe Festival website.

Featured Image Credit: Twitter/ Georgie Grier. Twitter/ Jason Manford

Topics: News, Twitter, Good News

Velentina Boulter
Velentina Boulter

Velentina is a freelance journalist for LADbible who is currently studying journalism at The University of Melbourne. When she's not typing away at her laptop, she can usually be found overanalysing movies or making terrible jokes.

Advert

Advert

Advert

Choose your content:

an hour ago
3 hours ago
  • an hour ago

    Keir Starmer speaks out after British girl sent home from school for wearing Union Jack dress on culture day

    The school has since issued an apology

    News
  • an hour ago

    Brit, 69, detained after ‘smuggling £350k-worth of drugs in secret compartment of his car’ into Spain

    He was said to be boarding the car ferry in Ceuta, Spain

    News
  • 3 hours ago

    Doctor reveals patient's brain turned blue after taking 'limitless pill' that's gone viral on TikTok

    People on social media have hailed the substance a ‘game changer for mental clarity and longevity’

    News
  • 3 hours ago

    Doctor shares the nine warning signs of heart failure and how to spot them

    Dr Jen Caudle has revealed the nine 'most common' symptoms of the condition

    News
  • Shocking footage shows moment chimp sees sunlight for first time after 29 years in a cage
  • Actor who cried after one person showed up for Fringe show accused of publicity stunt after resurfaced tweet
  • Olympics star makes debut aged 58 after rule change saw her give up sport for 20 years
  • Adrien Brody slammed for disgusting act after winning Best Actor Oscar award