Comedian Mel Hudson is set to perform her show, "Richard Ashcroft Revived My Libido," at the Edinburgh Fringe this August. The show will run from August 5 to 30, with the exception of August 18, at Gilded Balloon Teviot.
Hudson, who was 58 at the time, attributes seeing Richard Ashcroft, former frontman of The Verve, perform at Crystal Palace Bowl in August 2022 as the catalyst for reigniting her libido. She had been living alone since 2020 and had not had sex for 10 years.
Following the concert, Hudson became engrossed in Ashcroft's music and videos, which she says made her feel "happy" and "sexy." This experience led her to realise the importance of desire, not just for a sex life, but for creativity and social engagement.