2018 Edinburgh Fringe
Nina Conti Is Monkey
Nina Conti's talent is astonishing, whether she's emerging immaculate from a life-size monkey costume, or controlling five audience members in masks. It's easy to forget that the different accents, the singing and the ad-lib jokes are all her work as she magically brings characters to life. Fans will be glad to hear there's also an x-rated guest appearance from normal-sized Monkey.
Nina turns up with her favourite ingredients to bake the perfect showcake when a radical change occurs: Monkey takes unadulterated control of the whole enterprise. Abandoning all etiquette, Monkey is on the loose in a whole new way. Following the three-year UK sell-out success of In Your Face, this British Comedy Award winner returns with a brand-new show. 'Devastatingly witty' **** (Times). 'You will see nothing like it onstage' **** (Evening Standard). 'Put simply, Nina Conti is a genius' **** (Mirror).
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A list of the best-reviewed comedy shows at the 2018 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
British Comedy Guide, 31st August 2018Nina Conti, as Monkey, chat to EdFestMag.com
Nina Conti took some time out of her busy Edinburgh Festival Fringe schedule to chat to us at EdFestMag.com.
Edinburgh Festivals, 17th August 201810 comedy shows you must see
Here's our pick of this year's must see comedy shows.
The Scotsman, 15th August 2018Standups on their Edinburgh debuts
Bridget Christie got locked out, Nina Conti ran off with a monkey - and Reginald D Hunter begged his ex for help. Top comedians relive their first fringe gig.
The Guardian, 14th August 2018The best of what's on at the festival
The best in Edinburgh.
The Times, 12th August 2018Fringe 2018: the best comedy to see
The best comedy to see.
Alice Jones, i Newspaper, 2nd August 2018Nina Conti interview
The Fringe's number one ventriloquism act threatens to overheat as she takes the collaborative process to staggering new heights.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 2nd August 2018Guide to the ultimate festival's unmissable shows
Mark Wareham's unrivalled guide to the ultimate festival's unmissable shows
Mark Wareham, Daily Mail, 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 2018British Comedy Guide - Top Tips
British Comedy Guide's team selects the best Edinburgh Fringe shows they've seen so far in preview.
British Comedy Guide, 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 2018Ten shows with animal-themed titles
Because this seems as good a way to select some random shows as any...
Chortle, 26th 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 2018Preview: the dawn of the planet of Nina Conti
Fringe stalwart Nina Conti has been developing her infamous Monkey routine for 15 long years.
Aaron McGillivray, Deadline News, 6th July 2018Fringe 2018: The five best shows to get tickets for
Edinburgh's famous Fringe Festival is kicking off on August 3, and there are five highlights including must-see rising star Ciaran Dowd and his show Don Rodolfo, BGT winner Lost Voice Guy and celebrity ventriloquist Nina Conti.
Felicity Thistlewaite, The Daily Express, 6th July 2018I talk to: Nina Conti
She first performed at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2002, debuted her first hour in 2007 and now Nina Conti is returning with her ninth solo show, Nina Conti is Monkey.
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 2nd July 2018Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Aug 2018 | 19:00 | Underbelly, Bristo Square (McEwan Hall) |
| 2nd Aug 2018 | 19:00 | Underbelly, Bristo Square (McEwan Hall) |
| 3rd Aug 2018 | 19:00 | Underbelly, Bristo Square (McEwan Hall) |
| 4th Aug 2018 | 19:00 | Underbelly, Bristo Square (McEwan Hall) |
| 5th Aug 2018 | 19:00 | Underbelly, Bristo Square (McEwan Hall) |
| 6th Aug 2018 | 19:00 | Underbelly, Bristo Square (McEwan Hall) |
| 7th Aug 2018 | 19:00 | Underbelly, Bristo Square (McEwan Hall) |
| 8th Aug 2018 | 19:00 | Underbelly, Bristo Square (McEwan Hall) |
| 9th Aug 2018 | 19:00 | Underbelly, Bristo Square (McEwan Hall) |
| 10th Aug 2018 | 19:00 | Underbelly, Bristo Square (McEwan Hall) |
| 11th Aug 2018 | 19:00 | Underbelly, Bristo Square (McEwan Hall) |
| 12th Aug 2018 | 19:00 | Underbelly, Bristo Square (McEwan Hall) |
| 14th Aug 2018 | 19:00 | Underbelly, Bristo Square (McEwan Hall) |
| 15th Aug 2018 | 19:00 | Underbelly, Bristo Square (McEwan Hall) |
| 16th Aug 2018 | 19:00 | Underbelly, Bristo Square (McEwan Hall) |
| 17th Aug 2018 | 19:00 | Underbelly, Bristo Square (McEwan Hall) |
| 18th Aug 2018 | 19:00 | Underbelly, Bristo Square (McEwan Hall) |
| 19th Aug 2018 | 19:00 | Underbelly, Bristo Square (McEwan Hall) |
| 20th Aug 2018 | 19:00 | Underbelly, Bristo Square (McEwan Hall) |
| 21st Aug 2018 | 19:00 | Underbelly, Bristo Square (McEwan Hall) |
| 22nd Aug 2018 | 19:00 | Underbelly, Bristo Square (McEwan Hall) |
| 23rd Aug 2018 | 19:00 | Underbelly, Bristo Square (McEwan Hall) |
| 24th Aug 2018 | 19:00 | Underbelly, Bristo Square (McEwan Hall) |
| 25th Aug 2018 | 19:00 | Underbelly, Bristo Square (McEwan Hall) |
| 26th Aug 2018 | 19:00 | Underbelly, Bristo Square (McEwan Hall) |