Edinburgh Fringe - The beginning and now the end: An Interview with The Noise Next Door

At the start of the Edinburgh Fringe 2013, I previewed "The Sound house" by the Noise Next Door.  This show was a musical, improvised comedy with some audience participation.  It was funny, witty and amazing to see the guys perform and react to the suggestions from the audience; although doing foreign accents was probably not one of their fortes.  

I caught up with Charles (White tie), Matt (Green tie) and Sam (Red tie) from the group as they were about to go into their last show.

So, how was your Fringe?

This was our sixth year here at Edinburgh and as sad as it may be, It is time for us to go home.  We did two shows this year and for Sound House, we had a number of families come to each show.  One family in particular, came to see us three times.  

It is always good to see our fans come back each year and bring their friends to our shows - onwards 2014!

What is next for you and Sound House?

Well, on tuesday afternoon we get on a train at noon and say good bye to Edinburgh, only to have three days rest before doing our next gig in Birmingham.  

As for Sound House, we enjoyed this year but it is time for something new, something bigger and better!  We've got to keep our parents proud of us.  

If you could give any words of wisdom to would be performers, what would they be?

That is a difficult question.  Hmm [head scratching all around]. 

Well, it is important to display yourself in anyway you can.  Get up there on the Royal Mile, flyer and talk to people about your show and why they should come along.  It is also important to get into any extra spots, such as "The Best of the Fest" and the "Picks of the Fringe".  

You also have to "know your product" [pointing to their ties] and effectively market yourself - branding is important.  

Most importantly, believe in yourself.  You can do it, there are many ways to do it and it can also be affordable for example through the "Free Fringe".