Mark Restuccia: How to Succeed at Internet Dating

Mark Restuccia takes his search for love to Edinburgh

Preview by Iain Gorman | 29 Jul 2012

Tell us about your show?

It's about my ten year stint of internet dating. A show where i share with the Internet Dating layman my abundance of knowledge, combining it with a lesson in how to date responsibly of course.

In 5 words or less, why should we see it?

Because it's blooming well hilarious.

How have your previews been going?

Mostly pleasant actually, but I've had the necessary rubbish ones, but i did that on purpose so that it's now become a right little belter of a show which you should definitely come and see. Thank you for asking. 

How are you going to keep it fresh for the full three weeks?

I might have a Wheel of Misfortune so the audience can choose a random hideous dating story from my repertoire, plus I'm gonna get Joseph Public to tweet in horror stories.

Is it ultimately worth coming to the Fringe?

Of course it is. How else are we going to get some of our money back? I mean, of course it is.

What's your health regime for the Fringe?

Im going to join the Virgin Active gym. That answer is for the stalkers. (I'm really joining another one.)

What's the worst mistake people make at the Fringe?

Getting off with comedians.

Last year's Fringe was all about the London riots. What major news event do you think will force you to hurriedly rewrite your 2012 show?

The Internet crashing?

Do you pay your taxes?

Oh thanks for reminding me about that. I was in a proper good mood up until then.

What was your favourite joke when you were a kid?

A guy called Ian Richards. Idiot. 

Who else are you hoping to see while you're in Edinburgh?

My future wife.

 

Mark Restuccia: How to Succeed at Internet Dating, Gilded Balloon, 1-27 August (not 13), 21:30, £10.50/£9.50 http://www.edfringe.com/whats-on/comedy/mark-restuccia-how-to-succeed-at-internet-dating