If you fancy a change from stand-up at this year's Edinburgh Fringe, try playwright Isaac Rathbone's absurd, moving ode to patriotism and misguided genius: Captain Ferguson’s School For Balloon Warfare. Here's the creator himself to tell us a bit more about it - and to give us his top Edinburgh tips...
Pitch your Edinburgh show in 25 words or less.
A solo performance chronicling WWI US Army Captain Ferguson as he attempts to train his company to fight the Germans using gigantic hydrogen-filled balloons.
Your best Edinburgh moment?
Triumphantly marching to the top of Arthur's Seat, whilst nursing a hangover.
And your worst?
Triumphantly marching to the top of Arthur's Seat, whilst nursing a hangover.
You've got one hour free in Edinburgh - what do you do?
Walk the Royal Mile, of course! (Just to clarify: Even though the hour is free, is VAT still applied?)
Which Edinburgh landmark/venue/place would you give a five star review to?
West Princes Street Gardens. Great park and great views of the castle.
Give us a secret Edinburgh tip!
The music is fantastic. Get to a ceilidh and enjoy.
Deep-fried haggis or deep-fried Mars bar?
Deep-fried haggis, no doubt about it. As an American, I have a fondness for anything relating to meat and deep-frying.
Kilt or trousers?
I will be wearing the kilt I was married in - MacIntyre tartan. Although this time, I will pick a pair of underwear with a more resilient elastic band!
Arthur's Seat or Arthur Smith?
Arthur's Seat. Beautiful views. Just make sure to stay hydrated (see above).
Complete this sentence: “In Edinburgh, I will be mainly...
...promoting our show while getting my kilted arse to as many other Fringe shows as I can.”
Isaac Rathbone’s show Captain Ferguson’s School For Balloon Warfare is at 11.15 at The Assembly’s Roxy Downstairs, 2-27 August (not 13, 20). Find out more and book tickets here.