‘They said: there’s this part … he’s an idiot!’ SNL UK’s Freddie Meredith on his unlikely route to comedy’s big leagues
A few months ago, he was pulling pints. How did he end up writing for Sharon Horgan, acting with Jeff Goldblum and storming the West End?
TL;DR
- Freddie Meredith transitioned from bar work to performing his character comedy show 'Need a Light?' at the Edinburgh Fringe, where it became a hit.
- Following the success of his fringe show, Meredith was unexpectedly hired for Saturday Night Live UK's second series.
- His comedy style focuses on uncomfortable, socially awkward men, drawing inspiration from his observations of people and British cultural touchstones.
- Meredith has also contributed as a writer and actor to Sharon Horgan's HBO dramedy 'Youth', focusing on themes of masculinity and ideology.
- Despite a hectic schedule, Meredith is embracing his newfound success and the challenges of performing and writing in real-time.