Marcus Brigstocke
- 51 years old
- English
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
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Marcus Brigstocke interview
Comedian draws on his dad's love of wine and his own addiction in his first play, finds Katie Copstick.
Kate Copstick, The Scotsman, 5th August 2019Comedians' guide to Edinburgh
Sofie Hagen, Phil Wang, Nish Kumar and others reveal their favourite festival spots, from Portobello Beach to the middle of the Royal Mile.
The Guardian, 12th July 2019Edinburgh preview: The Red at Pleasance Dome
In this his stage directorial debut, originally commissioned for BBC Radio 4, Marcus Brigstocke writes and directs a bittersweet drama of family and addiction, based on his own recovery.
Theatre Weekly, 23rd June 2019Comedy stars to take part in Whodunnit spoof play
A number of comedians are due to guest star in Whodunnit [Unrehearsed], a new murder mystery spoof coming to London's Park Theatre.
British Comedy Guide, 30th May 2019Balham Comedy Festival announces 2019 Line-Up
The annual Balham Comedy Festival has announced the first raft of guests for the festival which runs from 5 - 13 July at The Bedford in south London.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 28th May 2019Marcus Brigstocke to direct first Edinburgh Fringe play
Marcus Brigstocke is to make his Edinburgh Fringe debut as a director. In Red, originally commissioned for BBC Radio 4, Brigstocke writes and directs a bittersweet drama of family and addiction, based on his own recovery.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 20th May 2019More added to Latitude line-up
Latitude Festival has unveiled a host of new names across the music and arts stages.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 9th April 2019Whose Line Is It Anyway? returns to Edinburgh Fringe
Classic improvisation show Whose Line Is It Anyway? is coming to the Edinburgh Fringe featuring Marcus Brigstocke and Phill Jupitus alongside original improv legends.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 6th March 2019Marcus Brigstocke: 'I'm an addict in recovery'
How do you solve a problem like Brexit? It may be keeping politicians awake at night, but spare a thought for the country's stand-up comedians. Marcus Brigstocke, a veteran of the comedy circuit, learned the hard way just how tricky it can be to handle this scalding hot potato of a subject.
Rosa Silverman, The Telegraph, 9th February 2019Best of 2018: comedy
Returning greats and a memorable newcomer.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 28th December 2018