Mark Nelson
- Scottish
- Writer and stand-up comedian
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Comics rally round Raymond Mearns after his stroke
Frankie Boyle and other Scottish stand-up stars are hosting a major fundraiser for comic Raymond Mearns who suffered a stroke last week.
Chortle, 9th August 202315 comedy shows you need to see at the Edinburgh Fringe 2023
As the world's biggest arts festival returns, here's our must-see shows from the brightest talents in British comedy.
Nooruddean Choudry, Rolling Stone, 21st July 2023Edinburgh Fringe 10x10: Top Marks
Ten shows by comedians called Mark. Simple as that.
Chortle, 18th July 2023Edinburgh 2023: Mark Nelson Q&A
BWW catches up with comedian Mark Nelson to chat about bringing Bits & Pieces to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 4th July 2023Mark Nelson to embark on debut UK tour
Mark Nelson is to embark on his debut UK and Ireland tour in November. His show, Mark Nelson: All The Best, will run through to March 2024.
British Comedy Guide, 14th June 2023Promoter under fire for launching a 'degrading' comedy night
A comedy promoter is coming under fire for staging a show that encourages the audience to throw things at comedians. Sam Rhodes will be giving punters beanbags to hurl at acts they don't like in his new gong-show style night in London. The comic who faces the fewest projectiles will receive £30.
Chortle, 6th June 2023Cost of living is no laughing matter for comedians on tour
The cost-of-living crisis is threatening to bring down the curtain on the UK's stand-up comedy circuit as performers warn they are unable to afford soaring travel and accommodation bills.
Mike Wade, The Times, 4th May 2022The Good, The Bad And The Unexpected gets TV pilot
BBC Scotland is to pilot two new television formats: The Remotely Amusing Gameshow and an adaptation of radio hit The Good, The Bad And The Unexpected.
British Comedy Guide, 2nd April 2022Monkey Barrel announces its 2022 Edinburgh Fringe programme
This year will be the venue's biggest festival yet, with more than 70 acts across eight rooms, including former free venues The Hive and Carnivore coming into the fold.
Chortle, 18th March 2022Sean Lock honoured in Comics' Comic Awards results
Sean Lock has been posthumously awarded an Outstanding Achievement title. The Comics' Comic Awards 2021, which are voted on by comedians, also saw wins for Jo Caulfield, Mark Nelson, Ninia Benjamin and Paul Smith.
British Comedy Guide, 30th December 2021