Nina Conti
- 52 years old
- English
- Actor, writer, ventriloquist and director
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BBC New Comedy Award wants to find new faces to make us laugh now
Satire is everywhere and a fresh generation of comics are ripping up the rules.
Stephen Armstrong, The Sunday Times, 22nd May 2022Nina Conti review
Speed-dating, human puppets and comedy craftsmanship.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 29th March 2022Nina Conti: The Dating Show - Arts Theatre, London review
Ventriloquism is certainly shaking off its cosy associations and Conti has given this performance art a new lease of life.
Maryam Philpott, The Reviews Hub, 26th March 2022Pleasance launches first official Edinburgh shows on sale
With shows already on sale from Ben Hart, Nina Conti, The Showstoppers, NewsRevue and Cirque Berserk, the first official on-sale sees the Pleasance Theatre Trust presenting the comedy big guns.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 1st March 2022First shows of the 2022 Edinburgh Fringe go on sale
Nina Conti, Angela Barnes and Showstopper! The Improvised Musical are among the comedy acts announcing full runs at the Pleasance this August.
Chortle, 9th February 2022Comedians lined up for new series of Celebrity Mastermind
Among those taking part are Ellie Taylor, Josh Widdicombe, James Acaster, Rufus Hound, Nish Kumar, Phil Wang, Nina Conti, Chris McCausland, Sophie Duker, Shazia Mirza, Ed Gamble and Charlie Higson.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 27th January 2022When live comedy was illegal... 10 memorable gigs of 2021
Twelve months ago it seemed uncertain whether it would be possible to produce this annual list of my ten most memorable gigs. But lockdown eventually eased, and the resilience and sprightliness of the comedy world meant live gigs sprung back instantly. Even the Edinburgh Fringe took place - albeit in a slimmed-down version, more chilled and friendlier than normal, barely recognisable without its usual intensity.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 29th December 2021Nina Conti: The Dating Show review
Aided by audience volunteers, the fleet-footed comic balances several difficult tricks at the same time before a finale set in an erotic fire station.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 6th December 2021Nina Conti, Warwick Arts Centre, review
A head-spinningly clever show. The veteran comic breathes new life into ventriloquism with her brilliant new act.
Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 21st November 2021Nina Conti: The Dating Show - Review
Review of the comedy impressionist's ambitious new tour.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 16th November 2021