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EPISODE · Jul 31, 2013 · 1H 12M

GBA 122 Allan

from Getting Better Acquainted · host Getting Better Acquainted

In GBA 122 we get better acquainted with Allan. He talks about being tall, being vulnerable, being shy and so much more. We discuss storytelling, acting, growing up as an introverted "dork" within a struggling single parent family in Perth, Australia and auditioning to be a giant clown in Cirque du Soleil. The episode also features a clip of Allan performing a true story at Stand Up Tragedy. At PBH's Free Fringe (part of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival): Getting Better Acquainted - 1.40pm, 12th August, Banshee Labyrinth w/ Gods of Comedy: https://www.facebook.com/events/489862131092073/ - 1.40pm, 13th August, Banshee Labyrinth w/ Peter Buckley Hill: https://www.facebook.com/events/197046307128430/ Stand Up Tragedy: http://www.standuptragedy.co.uk/ 6.30pm, 3rd - 14th August, Fiddler's Elbow (downstairs): https://www.facebook.com/events/597921693564454/ Spark London: http://www.sparklondon.com/ 12.15pm, 8th August, Fiddler's Elbow (Downstairs): https://www.facebook.com/events/120455901458002 Allan Plugs: General Assembly: https://generalassemb.ly/ Soccket: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/unchartedplay/soccket-the-energy-harnessing-soccer-ball Coursera: https://www.coursera.org/ We mention: Cirque Du Soleil: http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/en/welcome.aspx Colin McPherson: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conor_McPherson You can hear Getting Better Acquainted on Stitcher SmartRadio, Stitcher allows you to listen to your favourite shows directly from your iPhone, Android Phone, Kindle Fire and beyond. On-demand and on the go! Don’t have Stitcher? Download it for free today at www.stitcher.com or in the app stores. Help more people get better acquainted. If you like what you hear why not write an iTunes review?

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