Could you first introduce yourself to the reader?
Hi Im Naz Osmanoglu, I'm a half English, half Turkish comedian. I have a beard.
How would you describe your show?
It's a sketchy character show – lots of different characters, some sketches and lots of me sweating, shouting and messing around.
Why do you want to perform at Edinburgh Festival Fringe?
I love the Fringe –this will be my tenth year I believe! It's addictive and fun and emotional and wet and crazy but it's also just part of my year now. I can't imagine not doing it.
What differentiates it from other festivals?
Only in Edinburgh can you watch Shakespeare at 9 in the morning with a pint, eat a bap whilst watching students sing a cappella in the street, get rained on heavily for hours whilst you collect flyers you don't want and then finally then sit in a warm sweaty damp room watching comedy and absolutely love all of it. Sort of.
Do you think the Fringe has changed over the years? If so, how? Are these changes positive or negative?
It has changed. The Free Fringe is massive now and I think that's genuinely very positive. Everything else has become a little more expensive and bigger, but as long as people keep coming, I don't mind.
What first motivated you to enter the industry? Who were your inspirations?
Monty Python, Derek and Clive, and Harry Enfield from an early age inspired me. Then I came to Edinburgh when I 17 and saw Michael McIntyre, Rhod Gilbert and Ross Noble and knew this is what I wanted to do.
If you didn't have your current job, what would you probably be doing?
I'd be trying to do stand up for free.
If you could have any job in the world, what would it be?
Sultan of Turkey
What is your earliest childhood art memory?
I remember making art using paint and half a potato – it was shit.
Do you ever feel any pressure to be a social commentator, or constantly update material to respond to events?
Sometimes, but mainly I just write what I think is funny when it takes my fancy.
Equally, do you think there has been a shift in public sentiment that has affected your work?
I think the political climate is very interesting at the moment and seems to be getting more and more inflamed. I don't tend to comment heavily on it, but you see how it affects crowds.
Describe the last year in 5 words or less?
Absolutely terrified about my mortgage.
If you could work with anybody, from any point in history, who would you pick and why?
I reckon Ghandi would have been a great improve partner. He would never shut you down.
Why would a performer opt to do either a ticketed event or participate in the free fringe? What are the benefits and limitations of both?
I think Free shows serve to keep costs down for everyone involved and make the whole festival more accessible - It's beneficial for all. In the past, I've always done ticketed shows but more and more so you can pay back the venue.
What advice would you give to someone who wants to take a show up to the fringe?
Stay calm. Breathe. Focus on enjoying yourself as you perform your show and the rest should fall into place.
When and where can people see your show?
The Naz Show is at 2.45pm at Just the Tonic at The Caves (3rd-25th, not 14th)
And where can people find, follow and like you online?
- https://www.facebook.com/nazosmanoglu/
- @naz_osmanoglu
- nazosmanoglu.com
Thanks you! x
The Naz Show is performing at Just the Tonic at The Caves at 14.45pm on 3rd – 25th (not 14th). For tickets and more information visit the Ed Fringe website.
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