Amelia Hamilton is an award-winning stand-up rap comedian blending razor-sharp stand-up with rapid-fire rap. Nominated for Best Newcomer at the 2025 ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards, and as heard on BBC Radio 4 and seen on BBC iPlayer, Amelia returns to the Edinburgh Fringe with her second show, Moral Support.
Contemplating philosophy, politics, dating disasters and cultural contradictions, she questions whether the things we’re told are “good”, are actually good at all.
What is your show about?
Moral Support asks a simple question: what if some of the worst things you’ve ever done were actually the best decisions you made? The show grew out of my frustration that so many people seem to follow scripts about how they’re supposed to live rather than deciding what they actually think. Whether it’s relationships, politics, drinking, self-improvement or gender roles, I’m interested in what happens when we stop accepting conventional wisdom and start thinking for ourselves.
How would you describe your comedy style?
I’ve been thinking about this a lot recently because I wanted to be clearer on who I am as a comedian. I’ve landed on three words: mischievous, intellectual, rockstar. The funny is hopefully implied. I like playing with big ideas, being a bit naughty and creating a fun, high-energy live experience.
Where do you get your inspiration from?
Mostly from things that annoy me. I often start writing because I can’t stop thinking about something that doesn’t quite make sense. This show actually began as an idea about gossip, but the more I wrote, the more I realised it was really about morality and why we label certain behaviours as good or bad. One irritation usually opens the door to a much bigger question.
How does it feel to be returning to Edinburgh?
It feels brilliant. With a debut show there’s a lot of pressure because everything feels so significant. Returning for a second year feels much more freeing. I’ve realised that the goal isn’t one particular Fringe or one particular review; it’s to keep writing, performing and getting better. I’m incredibly excited about this show and can’t wait to perform it every day, see friends, watch great comedy and spend a month being inspired.
What advice would you give comedians coming to the Fringe for the first time?
Watch as much as you can. Be a punter as well as a performer. It’s the biggest arts festival in the world and some of the best Fringe experiences happen when you’re sitting in someone else’s audience.
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