Ecuadorian Character Comedian El Purnell

Why do we build comedic personas, and how does humour travel across international borders? In this episode of The Comedians Paradise, host Marvin McCarthy sits down with the brilliant character comedian Rex Purnell to pull back the curtain on his unique creation: the Ecuadorian stand-up sensation, El Purnell. Rex dives deep into starting comedy as a midlife crisis, the tactical grind of flyering at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and how he radically reshaped his Ecuadorian character over the years. From the technical craft of developing a bilingual act to navigating the unique energy of performing to Spanish and Latin American crowds, this episode is a masterclass in theatrical performance and finding your creative edge. Episode Chapters: [[00:00]] Introduction to Rex Purnell and his comedy journey. [[03:07]] [[03:07]] The dynamics of bilingual comedy. [[05:00]] [[05:00]] Comedy was my midlife crisis. [[06:45]] [[10:24]] Flyering for you and not for Asian Zorro and who is right for your show. [[16:00]] [[20:30]] How I changed my Ecuadorian character. [[22:22]] [[22:22]] What makes a successful Edinburgh show and what makes someone unique, performing in Spanish audiences. [[30:45]] [[29:40]] What are Spanish and Latin audiences like, the beef between Spain, UK and Gibraltar, 20 years ago a lot more aggression. [[34:53]] [[35:45]] The role of social media in modern character comedy. [[39:22]] [[39:22]] Crafting a unique comedy style outside the mainstream. [[43:21]] [[43:21]] Personal vs. external focus when developing a stage presence. [[46:26]] If you would like to know more on El, you can go on his website at https://elpurnell.com/, his instagram at el.purnell.You can follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU,Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E and you can support the pod on:https://www.patreon.com/thecomediansparadise. #standupcomedypodcast #comedypodcast #interviewingcomedians # #elpurnell #charactercomedy #thecomediansparadise #standupcomedy #bilingualcomedy #comedyinterview #edfringe #indiecomedy