Mark Simmons
- Actor, stand-up comedian and writer
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Top five comedy podcasts of 2019
A podcast is a place where comedians can create their own content for relatively cheap production costs and be able to send their craft to their fans in just a click of a button.
Fran Jolley, Reyt Good Magazine, 22nd December 2019Mark Simmons recalls his most memorable gigs
My most coked-up heckler, caught on film.
Mark Simmons, Chortle, 15th August 2019ITV to pilot new stand-up format Out There
ITV is to pilot Out There, a stand-up show from the producers of Mock The Week in which comedians perform in 'real world' locations.
British Comedy Guide, 4th February 2019Interview: rarely asked questions - Mark Simmons
If you don't laugh at Simmons ask a friend to check that you aren't dead.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 21st July 2018Petfringe Comedian Of The Year review
The contest may not have specifically been looking for 'promise', but they found it anyway, in a comic just three years into his career. A mix of old-timers and relative rookies makes the Petfringe competition like few others. And with the anonymous donor pledging to maintain the mega-prize until 2020, it's likely to be hard fought for a couple more years at least.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 9th July 2018Finalists announced for £10,001 Petfringe 2018 stand-up prize
Alistair Williams, Charmian Hughes, Karen Bayley, Luke Toulson, Mark Simmons, Nick Page, Simon Lomas, Tim Clark and Tom Glover will compete in the Petfringe 2018 competition, which has the biggest prize in stand-up comedy.
British Comedy Guide, 3rd July 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 2018Edinburgh Fringe Extra
From a poster made out of parsley to bin-based bruises, the BCG team rounds up some interesting and funny stories and stunts from the 2017 Edinburgh Fringe.
British Comedy Guide, 1st September 2017Seann Walsh sits down for gig after foot injury
Seann Walsh had to do his show in Hull last night sitting down due to an unexpected problem.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 20th November 2016One line to Edinburgh to get thin
Mark Simmons returns to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with a brand new show packed full of delightfully daft but carefully crafted one-liners, punctuated by absurdly self-aware set pieces. Mark takes you on a gentle jaunt through the meandering labyrinth of his pun-ridden consciousness. Martin Walker enjoys the ride.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 11th July 2015