GBA 122 Allan

Published: July 31, 2013, 4:34 p.m.

b'In GBA 122 we get better acquainted with Allan. He talks about being tall, being vulnerable, being shy and so much more. \\n\\nWe discuss storytelling, acting, growing up as an introverted "dork" within a struggling single parent family in Perth, Australia and auditioning to be a giant clown in Cirque du Soleil. \\n\\nThe episode also features a clip of Allan performing a true story at Stand Up Tragedy.\\n\\nAt PBH\'s Free Fringe (part of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival):\\n\\nGetting Better Acquainted \\n\\n- 1.40pm, 12th August, Banshee Labyrinth w/ Gods of Comedy: https://www.facebook.com/events/489862131092073/ \\n\\n- 1.40pm, 13th August, Banshee Labyrinth w/ Peter Buckley Hill: https://www.facebook.com/events/197046307128430/\\n\\nStand Up Tragedy: http://www.standuptragedy.co.uk/\\n\\n6.30pm, 3rd - 14th August, Fiddler\'s Elbow (downstairs): https://www.facebook.com/events/597921693564454/\\n\\nSpark London: http://www.sparklondon.com/\\n\\n12.15pm, 8th August, Fiddler\'s Elbow (Downstairs): https://www.facebook.com/events/120455901458002\\n\\n\\n\\nAllan Plugs:\\n\\nGeneral Assembly: https://generalassemb.ly/ \\n\\nSoccket: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/unchartedplay/soccket-the-energy-harnessing-soccer-ball \\n\\nCoursera: https://www.coursera.org/\\n\\nWe mention: \\n\\nCirque Du Soleil: http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/en/welcome.aspx\\n\\nColin McPherson: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conor_McPherson\\n\\n\\nYou can hear Getting Better Acquainted on Stitcher SmartRadio, Stitcher allows you to listen to your favourite shows directly from your iPhone, Android Phone, Kindle Fire and beyond.\\n\\nOn-demand and on the go!\\n\\nDon\\u2019t have Stitcher? Download it for free today at www.stitcher.com or in the app stores.\\n\\nHelp more people get better acquainted. If you like what you hear why not write an iTunes review?'