Mark Nelson
- Scottish
- Writer and stand-up comedian
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Mark Nelson on why Brexit's divisive subject for Fringe
At the start of the show I am currently previewing for the Edinburgh Festival, I ask the audience what one word they would use to sum up the current state of the UK. As you can imagine, the majority of answers I get back are not fit to be published in a national newspaper. Well, maybe the Daily Star.
Mark Nelson, Marketing Week, 7th August 2019How Edinburgh's comics are straddling political divide
While some fringe shows are tackling the subject head on, other performers think this is a year to stay off current affairs.
Vanessa Thorpe, The Guardian, 3rd August 2019Interview: Mark Nelson
Mark Nelson interview.
Theatre Weekly, 19th July 2019Mark Nelson Q&A
BWW catches up with Mark Nelson to chat about bringing Brexit Wounds to the 2019 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 15th July 2019Impertinent questions for Mark Nelson
Mark Nelson interview.
Punchline UK, 4th July 2019Scottish Comedy Awards 2019 nominations
The nominations for the Scottish Comedy Awards 2019 have been announced. Breaking The News leads the lists. Chris Forbes, Christopher MacArthur-Boyd, Jay Lafferty, Larry Dean, Liam Withnail, Limmy, Susie McCabe and Tom Stade are in the running for best solo show.
British Comedy Guide, 10th May 2019Gilded Balloon adds another 150 Edinburgh Fringe shows
Gilded Balloon has announced another 150 for this year's Edinburgh Fringe.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 17th April 2019Comedians roast Glasgow
Glasgow Comedy Festival guests take a loving swipe at their host city.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 12th March 2019Scottish Comedy Awards 2018 winners announced
The winners of the Scottish Comedy Awards 2018 have been announced. Those accepting prizes include Frankie Boyle, Des Clarke, Ray Bradshaw and Mark Nelson.
British Comedy Guide, 1st August 201850 Fringe one-liners that deserved to win Funniest Joke
It's been ten years since Dave launched the Funniest Joke of the Fringe award, and there have been some worthy winners over the years. There have, however, been some unlucky losers.
Finlay Greig, i Newspaper, 28th June 2018