Edinburgh-bound rail passengers given early Fringe taster with onboard comedy show
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Rail passengers get early Fringe festival taste with onboard show
Edinburgh Fringe-goers travelling by train got an early taste of the festival thanks to an onboard comedy show.
Passengers travelling on the 10.15am service from London King’s Cross to Edinburgh Waverley were treated to an interactive show thanks to North East of England comedy group Felt Nowt.
The group – which consists of Lee Kyle, Jake Donaldson and Elaine Robertson – received a rapturous response from passengers on the Lumo service.
Lumo’s East Coast Main Line service is based in Newcastle and Richard Salkeld, Director of Communications and Partnerships at Lumo, said it was another opportunity to champion the region.
He travelled on the service alongside the performers and said: “Championing the North East is at the heart of what we do and this was a brilliant way to showcase the region’s incredible comedy talent while giving our customers an unforgettable experience. It demonstrates how Lumo continues to do things differently through creative partnerships that celebrate the places and communities we serve.”
Lee Kyle, from Felt Nowt, said the performance was a first for the group and invited people a long to the show.
He added: "A gig on a train was certainly a first for us and lots of fun, it's great working with Lumo and their support for comedy in the North East is really valuable and appreciated. We've such a strong programme of shows at The Alchemist on George Street throughout the festival - it'd be lovely to see people come and watch some great and inventive North East comedians with us.”
This year, for the first time, Felt Nowt is hosting a venue at the Fringe which will be dedicated to showcasing the best talent from the North East of England. Visitors will be able to watch a variety of shows throughout the duration of the festival at The Alchemist.