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Video: Markus Birdman talks about his stroke

Markus Birdman had a stroke at 40, and talks about the experience in his stand-up routine.

BBC, 26th May 2019

Markus Birdman talks about his stroke in his comedy

When comedian Markus Birdman woke up unable to see properly, he initially thought he had a hangover. But it turned out he had had a minor stroke, at the age of 40. His experience became the basis of an Edinburgh festival stand-up routine and he now works raising awareness about the effects of strokes. Recent research by the Stroke Association suggests a quarter of British people don't know that strokes occur in the brain. Four out of five stroke survivors surveyed said the people around them did not understand the impact of one.

Alex Stanger, BBC, 19th May 2019

Interview with Markus Birdman

Markus Birdman takes some time to talk to Voice about the show, inspirations, and to give advice to young people.

Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 12th August 2017

Five fast Fringe questions with Markus Birdman

Next up in our annual series of Fringe preview Q & A's it's the turn of Markus Birdman.

The Reviews Hub, 23rd July 2017

Fringe Q&As: Markus Birdman

Markus Birdman on rewriting Rumplestiltskin with a post-Trump agenda.

Linda Howard, The Herald, 17th July 2017

Markus Birdman interview

Markus Birdman talks to us about his new show Between The Devil & The Deep Blue Sea ahead of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

Female First, 16th July 2017

#EdFringe17: Markus Birdman

They say follow your dreams, but they don't mean it. Dreams are like children, follow them too long, people get suspicious. Enjoy 15 minutes of stand up and chat with Markus Birdman, who presents an illustrated, animated, comic reworking of the classic tale of Rumplestiltskin.

Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 1st July 2017

Markus Birdman's portraits of Fringe comics

Comedian and artist Birdman drew us these exclusive portraits of funny Fringe people.

Rebecca Monks, The List, 25th August 2015

Markus Birdman draws Big Issue vendor at Fringe

Comedian and sketch artist Markus Birdman puts Fergie in the frame at the Fringe.

The Big Issue, 20th August 2015

Fringe Q&As: Markus Birdman

Markus Birdman discusses fairy tales, labradors and winning Wimbledon.

The Herald, 12th August 2015

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