Who is Clancy Fraser?
Writer, actor and fledgling producer (and avid cheese enthusiast). It can be really hard work sometimes but I wouldn’t have it any other way.
What would you do differently to what you do now?
Be more organised and start show preparation earlier – opening night always creeps up on you and getting everything organised always takes longer than you think!
Who inspires you and why?
I love Martin McDonagh. His plays are brilliantly dark and comical but they never lose their poignancy or heart.
What would you do to make a difference in the world?
Right now I’m very passionate about the environment, so anything I could do to help stop climate change and slow down the incredible rate of mass extinction now underway.
Favourite holiday destination and why?
Nepal: beautiful mountains, friendly, welcoming people and delicious food. Also excellent shopping!
When friends come to town, what attraction would you take them to, and why?
A bar in Fitzroy – Melbourne’s nightlife is amazing and some of the best in the world. Super cosy and always guaranteed to be a good time. Usually followed by a show!
What are you currently reading?
The Big Issue short story special.
What are you currently listening to?
Leon Bridges album, Good Thing – amazing!
Happiness is?
Deep fried camembert.
What does the future hold for you?
I want to put on more plays, more often, with an emphasis on interaction with the audience and hopefully convince some of my very talented friends to join me! I would love to see a culture develop where it’s normal and affordable for people in Melbourne to go to a new show in every week.
Clancy’s latest play, The Mouse, a darkly twisted thriller, will be presented at The MC Showroom as part of the 2018 Melbourne Fringe Festival: 13 – 23 September. For more information, visit: www.melbournefringe.com.au for details.
Image: Clancy Fraser (supplied)