2018 Edinburgh Fringe
Natalie Palamides: Nate
While she asks a lot from her audience, Natalie Palamides presents a thought-provoking hour in Nate, exploring themes of masculinity and consent. A remarkable return for last year's Best Newcomer.
For the first time in history, it's hard to be a man. Natalie Palamides (2017 Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Newcomer) doesn't understand this... but Nate does. Natalie Palamides is Nate. May include: consensual touching of boobies, non-consensual mind-blowing, and Nate's hard, stretchy cock. Co-devised and directed by Edinburgh Comedy Award winner, Doctor Brown. 'Deserves all the standing ovations she receives.' ****1/2 (Chortle.co.uk). 'Imagine a Margaret Atwood novel adapted by Vic Reeves.' **** (Telegraph). 'One minute you are roaring with laughter, the next stifling a tear.' **** (Times). **** (List). ****(BroadwayBaby.com). **** (TheReviewsHub.com).
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Best-reviewed Edinburgh Fringe shows 2018
A list of the best-reviewed comedy shows at the 2018 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
British Comedy Guide, 31st August 2018Final Fringe Reflections
Our Stand-Up Editor looks back at his weeks in Edinburgh.
British Comedy Guide, 30th August 2018Laugh Out London's Edinburgh Fringe Awards 2018
It's been another amazing Edinburgh Festival Fringe full of great comedy, captivating drama and too many chips. The Edinburgh Comedy Awards have made their decision on who won this year's festival, but we now bring you the only awards that truly matter - Laugh Out London's Edinburgh Fringe Comedy Awards, also known as the LOLlies.
Laugh Out London, 26th August 2018Who would be your perfect double act partner?
Chortle, 24th August 2018Heard the one about the US comic storming Edinburgh?
Natalie Palamides, a 28-year-old comic based in Los Angeles, talks to Dominic Maxwell about her alter ego and making sexual consent funny.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 22nd August 2018Natalie Palamides podcast interview
We caught up with Funny Women favourite, Natalie Palamides at one of the beating hearts of the Fringe, the Pleasance Courtyard. Join her as she talks about her show Nate, character and show development with US versus UK audiences and her take on the Festival Fringe. Interviewed by Mariana Feijo.
Mariana Feijo, Funny Women, 21st August 2018Young women are smashing it at Edinburgh with #MeToo
2018 may be the year of young women as their influence goes far beyond the fringe. But amplifying voices is not enough.
Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett, The Guardian, 20th August 2018Has the 'spirit of the Fringe' been lost?
'It would be nice if audiences came in with open minds and generous spirits'
Chortle, 19th August 2018Opinion: Edinburgh Comedy Awards - Predictions
It's what I'd like to see on the list. There are over a thousand comedy shows in Edinburgh. I've barely scratched the surface. But I'd also say if you are in Edinburgh or see these shows below coming to your town bag a ticket. Even if they don't win any awards I don't think you'll be disappointed.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 12th August 201820 eye-catching pictures in the Edinburgh Fringe programme
Here's 20 pictures in the Comedy section of the Edinburgh Fringe programme that caught our eye.
British Comedy Guide, 3rd August 2018Fringe 2018: the best comedy to see
The best comedy to see.
Alice Jones, i Newspaper, 2nd August 2018Ten shows to watch at Edinburgh Fringe Festival
From a drag queen Brexit musical to an immersive ice skating experience.
The Week, 2nd August 2018The theatre, comedy and dance you need to see this year
Head to this year's International Festival and Fringe with our critics' guides to all the best theatre, dance and comedy.
Veronica Lee, Bruce Dessau, Emma Byrne, Evening Standard, 2nd August 2018What's the oddest prop you've used at the Fringe?
'We ended up sleeping in our 6ft vagina'
Chortle, 1st August 201810 international comedy recommendations
We've tried to avoid those international acts who are based in the UK and focused on performers who are making a less common appearance in the country.
Laugh Out London, 1st August 2018Interview: rarely asked questions - Natalie Palamides
Natalie Palamides won the Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer Award for a show in which she hatched from an egg onstage and cooked food for everyone on a camping stove while performing. Follow that?
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 1st August 2018Natalie Palamides recalls her most memorable gigs
"I was wearing an egg costume, carrying a trumpet and bleeding out of my face"
Natalie Palamides, Chortle, 31st July 2018Best female Fringe talent
You'll find truths and talent a-plenty amongst this year's top Fringe female acts...
Edinburgh Festivals, 30th July 2018Edinburgh Festival: the best of the fest
From the NHS at 70 to Nina Conti's Monkey shtick, our critics pick the must-sees this summer in comedy, theatre, art and dance.
Alexandre Galliez, The Times, 29th July 201850 brilliant shows to see at the 2018 Edinburgh Fringe
This summer, the Scottish capital is hosting everything from Jane Austen-inspired improv and Ethiopian circus to Beckett and Bernstein. Here is our critics' pick of what to see.
The Telegraph, 27th July 2018Focus on: Natalie Palamides
Last year's Best Newcomer is back with a new show, only this time she's a man. Paul Fleckney finds a performer still unafraid to break a few eggs.
Paul Fleckney, Fest Mag, 26th July 2018Edinburgh 10x10: 10 shows with a gender agenda
From feminism to changing ideals of masculinity.
Chortle, 24th July 2018Can you rape comedy? Natalie Palamides thinks so
The LA comic, who won best newcomer at last year's Edinburgh fringe, has tested her electric new material on American audiences. But how will Nate - her 'douchebag' male alter ego - go down in Britain?
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 22nd July 2018The best comedy to see in Edinburgh, part two
The tricky subjects of identity politics, consent and mental health make for electric shows.
Michael Hogan & Ralph Jones, The Guardian, 22nd July 201828 of the best comedy shows at the Fringe
We took a look at the huge lineup of comedy gear at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe and selected a sample of the shows that are already tickling our tickly bits.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 20th July 2018Fest's vomedy picks
Comedy critic Paul Fleckney picks out the best of the best of the best of the Fringe comedy programme.
Paul Fleckney, Fest Mag, 18th July 2018Edinburgh 10x10: Barry loves you
Ten comedians with Melbourne accolades.
Chortle, 17th July 2018Edinburgh 10x10: Barry loves you
Ten comedians with Melbourne accolades.
Chortle, 17th July 201825 shows to see at Edinburgh Festival 2018
A guide to the best shows at this year's Festival.
The List, 10th July 2018Fringe 2018: comedy shows to book now
Natalie Palamides, Dylan Moran and Arthur Smith are among the acts to catch at this year's Fringe.
Paul Fleckney, The Spectator, 5th July 201850 shows to see at the Edinburgh fringe 2018
Superstar standups, daring dance, Brexit cabaret and a Bon Jovi musical ... Dive into our guide to some of the shows at the world's biggest arts festival.
Brian Logan and Chris Wiegand, The Guardian, 29th June 2018Fringe 2018: shows we think will sell out fast
From first timers to returning Fringe favourites, here's the shows from Gilded Balloon, Pleasance, Assembly and Underbelly to book ASAP.
Craig Angus, The List, 27th June 2018Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
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| 1st Aug 2018 | 18:00 | Pleasance Courtyard (Beside) |
| 2nd Aug 2018 | 18:00 | Pleasance Courtyard (Beside) |
| 3rd Aug 2018 | 18:00 | Pleasance Courtyard (Beside) |
| 4th Aug 2018 | 18:00 | Pleasance Courtyard (Beside) |
| 5th Aug 2018 | 18:00 | Pleasance Courtyard (Beside) |
| 6th Aug 2018 | 18:00 | Pleasance Courtyard (Beside) |
| 7th Aug 2018 | 18:00 | Pleasance Courtyard (Beside) |
| 8th Aug 2018 | 18:00 | Pleasance Courtyard (Beside) |
| 9th Aug 2018 | 18:00 | Pleasance Courtyard (Beside) |
| 10th Aug 2018 | 18:00 | Pleasance Courtyard (Beside) |
| 11th Aug 2018 | 18:00 | Pleasance Courtyard (Beside) |
| 12th Aug 2018 | 18:00 | Pleasance Courtyard (Beside) |
| 14th Aug 2018 | 18:00 | Pleasance Courtyard (Beside) |
| 15th Aug 2018 | 18:00 | Pleasance Courtyard (Beside) |
| 16th Aug 2018 | 18:00 | Pleasance Courtyard (Beside) |
| 17th Aug 2018 | 18:00 | Pleasance Courtyard (Beside) |
| 18th Aug 2018 | 18:00 | Pleasance Courtyard (Beside) |
| 19th Aug 2018 | 18:00 | Pleasance Courtyard (Beside) |
| 20th Aug 2018 | 18:00 | Pleasance Courtyard (Beside) |
| 21st Aug 2018 | 18:00 | Pleasance Courtyard (Beside) |
| 22nd Aug 2018 | 18:00 | Pleasance Courtyard (Beside) |
| 23rd Aug 2018 | 18:00 | Pleasance Courtyard (Beside) |
| 24th Aug 2018 | 18:00 | Pleasance Courtyard (Beside) |
| 25th Aug 2018 | 18:00 | Pleasance Courtyard (Beside) |
| 26th Aug 2018 | 18:00 | Pleasance Courtyard (Beside) |