July 12th 2024.
Australian comedian Laura Davis is well-known for her hilarious stand-up routines and unique perspective on life. But what many people don't know is that her journey in comedy has also been a lonely one. In this exclusive interview, Laura opens up about the challenges of being a comedian, her love for Scotland's wildlife, and how a chance encounter with a disturbing sight on a beach inspired her latest show.
As someone who has been in the comedy scene for 17 years, Laura is no stranger to late nights and odd schedules. She jokes that a 9am meeting feels worse to her than a 4am flight. Living across from a school, she is reminded every morning of the structured routine she used to have in her school days. Now, she tries to stick to a certain order of tasks each day, with mornings reserved for jobs with deadlines and afternoons for creative tasks.
But it's her evening walks that have become a crucial part of her routine. For three hours, she wanders through Edinburgh, taking in the sights and sounds of nature and using it as inspiration for her writing. As someone who recently moved from Australia, Laura is still in awe of how close everything feels in Scotland. She shares her love for walking to the Pentlands and along the coast, where she can immerse herself in the rich wildlife and take notes as she goes.
When asked about the challenges of talking about serious topics in a comedy context, Laura admits that it can be frustrating at times. But she also finds satisfaction in the precision and challenge of it all. As long as she can make people laugh and keep them engaged, she feels she can talk about anything she wants. And her audiences seem to agree, as her show about climate change and declining moth populations was met with laughter and engagement.
But it was a disturbing sight on a beach in Fife that truly sparked the inspiration for her latest show, Albatross. As she stumbled upon a large number of dead birds, she began to contemplate our relationship with nature and how we perceive ourselves in it. Her goal with this show is to help people navigate the current chaos of the world and discuss topics such as empire, destruction, and our disconnection from nature.
Despite the challenges of being a comedian, including the loneliness and constant travel, Laura finds solace in the interesting people she meets and the new places she gets to see. Even in the loneliest of moments, she finds ways to make it count and take in as much as she can. And when things get tough, she reminds herself that even tinned spaghetti can feel like a celebratory feast after a successful gig.
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