Natalie Palamides, the LA clown known for her boundary-pushing performances, is set to bring her acclaimed solo show Weer back to the UK. The show, which premiered in Edinburgh in 2024, features Palamides playing both halves of a romantic comedy couple, Mark and Christina, in a rollercoaster exploration of a toxic relationship.
Weer recently completed a sold-out Off-Broadway run at the Cherry Lane Theatre, attracting celebrity attendees including Drew Barrymore, Kevin Bacon, Sabrina Carpenter, Dua Lipa, Nathan Fielder, and Neil Patrick Harris. Palamides described the three-month run as physically demanding, requiring daily cryotherapy and red light therapy to maintain her stamina.
The show critiques gender assumptions and romcom conventions, asking whether audiences can root for a couple in a more intense and toxic relationship. Palamides drew inspiration from The Notebook, aiming to build tension and catharsis that she felt was missing from its stage adaptation.
Palamides has also been developing a new project that she describes as terrifying. Alongside her solo work, she has directed Bill O’Neill’s The Amazing Banana Brothers, is developing a clown cabaret Lady Magic for a Las Vegas residency, and has coached Hillary and Chelsea Clinton in physical comedy for their series Gutsy.
Despite her success, Palamides remains modest about her rise. 'I have no idea how it’s happened,' she said. 'I just keep persevering and trying to make good art.'
