Mark Nelson
- Scottish
- Writer and stand-up comedian
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Deborah Chu, The List, 26th June 2018Scottish Comedy Awards 2018 nominations
The nominations for the Scottish Comedy Awards 2018 have been announced. Various stand-up comedians, TV shows and radio programmes are shortlisted.
British Comedy Guide, 7th March 2018Review: Glasgow Comedy Festival Burns Night Gala
For strictly one night only the Whyte and Mackay Glasgow Comedy Festival came to London.
Beyond The Joke, 26th January 2018Dave's Edinburgh jokes make appearance on Pointless
A number of jokes told by comedians at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival have appeared on an edition of BBC quiz Pointless.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 27th December 2017BWW review: Drygate Comedy, Drygate, Glasgow
Glasgow has some excellent comedy nights but Drygate Comedy is something a little bit special. Curated by Gilded Balloon (recently voted best venue at Edinburgh Fringe by BWW readers) gives audiences a chance to see fantastic comedy all year round.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 4th November 2017Comic Isla Nelson, 3, named an inspiring Scottish woman
A three-year-old girl who has become an online sensation with her verdicts on politics and current affairs has been named one of Scotland's most inspiring young women. Isla Nelson has notched up nearly 100 million views with her series News at 3 for BBC Scotland's Facebook page. The short videos she has made with her father Mark, a stand-up comedian, have earned her a place on a new "30 under 30" list.
Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman, 1st November 2017Voice's pick of the Edinburgh Fringe 2017
Each Fringe, we see well over 150 shows from across art forms and venues, free and paid-for. After each one, we pool our thoughts and award the best we saw. Congratulations to this year's thirteen winners.
Voice Magazine, 23rd August 2017Scottish standups at the Edinburgh festival
Scott Gibson returns to the fringe after winning the best newcomer award in 2016. Can Scotland's comedians triumph again this time?
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 14th August 2017Interview with Mark Nelson
Mark Nelson takes some time to talk to Voice about the show, inspirations, and to give advice to young people.
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 11th August 2017Scottish Comedy Awards 2017 winners announced
Still Game, Frankie Boyle and 3 year-old girl Isla Nelson are amongst the winners of the 2017 Scottish Comedy Awards.
British Comedy Guide, 2nd August 2017