Mark Nelson
- Scottish
- Writer and stand-up comedian
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Mark Nelson to present BBC's Fringe coverage
Mark Nelson is to host the BBC's 2021 Edinburgh Fringe Festival coverage with the three-part series Edinburgh Unlocked, on BBC Scotland on 19, 26 & 30th August.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 21st July 2021Mark Nelson relishes return to the live stage
After 18 months of performing to a camera and a laptop, a return to the stage in front of a real, in-person audience has been a long time coming for Mark Nelson.
Ross Crae, The Sunday Post, 10th July 2021More acts announced for Fringe's only venue (so far)
Jason Byrne, Andrew Maxwell, Mark Nelson and Kiri Pitchard-Mclean to play Corn Exchange.
Chortle, 26th May 2021Scottish comedy industry warns it is on the brink
The Scottish comedy world has warned the industry has been left on the brink of collapse by Scottish Government guidelines which mean clubs cannot reopen unless they enforce two metre social distancing on audiences.
Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman, 16th May 2021Scottish comedy in new funding plea
Mark Nelson, a leading Scottish comic, has pleaded for lifeline funding to be released for clubs and performers - amid warnings that the mental health of people working in the industry is rapidly declining in the absence of any public funding support.
Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman, 26th October 2020Scottish Comedy Awards 2020 results
The results of the Scottish Comedy Awards 2020 have been announced. The winners included Jim Smith, Mark Nelson, Amelia Bayler, Rosco McClelland, Paul McDaniel, MC Hammersmith, Frankie Boyle, Ashley Storrie, Jojo Sutherland and Janey Godley.
British Comedy Guide, 23rd September 2020Stand Comedy Club starts redundancy process
Frankie Boyle, Kevin Bridges, Limmy and Fern Brady are among the comics leading calls for a Scottish Government bail-out of The Stand Comedy Club - as it emerged that the "vast majority" of staff are to be made redundant unless it is thrown a lifeline.
Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman, 23rd August 2020Comedians rally to support The Stand comedy clubs
Comedians and fans from all over the UK have shown their support for The Stand, one of the most established, respected comedy chains in the UK.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 22nd August 2020Mark Nelson interview
The award-winning stand-up, broadcaster and writer on the things that make him laugh the most.
The Guardian, 17th July 2020Scottish Comedy Awards 2020 nominations
Janey Godley, Jim Smith and Larry Dean are amongst the nominees for the Scottish Comedy Awards 2020.
British Comedy Guide, 9th June 2020