August 28th 2023.
Anna Piper Scott, a comedian who made her debut at this year's Edinburgh Fringe, has recently opened up about her experience as a trans performer. She revealed that she and other trans performers have had less coverage and struggled to get reviewers to come to their shows.
When Anna was first planning her Edinburgh run, she said she found it difficult to get replies back from management companies or line-up shows. She believes that her trans identity may have had something to do with the lack of response.
The Melbourne-based comedian noted that the media had paid more attention to comedian Graham Linehan, whose performance at Comedy Unleashed at Leith Arches was cancelled due to his views on trans people. Anna said that this was a stark contrast to the lack of media attention given to trans performers.
Anna added that people seemed to be more interested in talking about trans people, rather than talking to them. She said that most of her audience is made of both straight and cisgender people, and that trans people can have ideas about anything, just like anyone else.
The comedian also noted that the debate around trans rights in the UK is much more polarised than it is in her home country of Australia. She believes that this is due to people using hate campaigns to boost their profile or make money.
Despite the challenges she faced, Anna has had a positive reception from her audience at the Fringe. She said that it has been a great boost to her career, and that people often come up to her afterwards to chat or give her a hug.
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