Episode 71: Chris Gau on Game & Grounding
Chris Gau is an improviser, writer & director. He co-created Borderline (C5/Netflix US/UK) and The Literary Adventures of Mr. Brown (Radio 4). Chris developed comedy scripts for Guilty Party, Hat Trick, Comedy Central, Big Talk, You + Me & Various Artists and written for Mock The Week. Chris has directed eight shows for the Edinburgh Festival, including An Audience with Yasmine Day (Soho Theatre). He performs with The Wilsons, St Doctor's Hospital & Jacuzii. Representation: Freddie Best at Claire Best & Associates @thechrisgau Me and Chris talks about the importance of playing the expected behavior in a scene, both with specifics and emotions so that the audience have something to relate to. We talk about being vulnerable, improv paradoxes and to catch the wind. We also talk about a lot of nuns, bouncers and to chill the fuck out!