Maggie Winters is a very funny woman with a PowerPoint and a dream. The Chicago-based comedian and TikTok star is just getting started on her Fringe journey, but she is definitely one to watch.
A very funny woman with a PowerPoint and a dream
Divided into three segments — Live, Laugh, and Love — the show takes us along the journey of Winters’ life, from the decision to name her Marguerite at birth all the way through to a video message from her future self (who looks suspiciously like her mother).
We learn about Winters’ Irish American upbringing, her experience as a Subway sandwich artist, and her self-identification as a Disney adult. She’s done important research to prepare for this show, like asking the people of Chicago what makes them laugh (small children throwing up, it turns out) and intersperses her live stand up with video recordings of these interviews. There’s a nice mix of personal anecdotes and social commentary to keep the audience chuckling, although the show (directed by her older brothers) requires a little tightening up before Winters will get the opportunity to move into one of the larger Fringe venues.
Like a lot of comics, she proudly proclaims “I need attention”, and wouldn’t let a little thing like falling down Arthur’s Seat stop her from getting on that stage. After such a strong start at Fringe, I’m excited to see her continue to grow in popularity and gain the following she deserves on this side of the pond.
