Mark Thomas (I)
- 61 years old
- English
- Actor, writer, stand-up comedian and satirist
Press clippings Page 19
Fun factory: the finest comedy of summer 2016
Bridget Christie grapples with a Motörhead vibrator, David Baddiel tackles dementia, Todd Barry busts boredom - and Mr Swallow re-creates Houdini's daftest escape.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 4th May 2016Mark Thomas interview
For a man intent on bringing down the establishment, Mark Thomas is an exceptionally gracious interviewee.
Ben Davis, Ham & High, 25th April 2016Review: Mark Thomas: Trespass - Liverpool Playhouse
This was a fun, thought provoking routine by Thomas, and one that should be seen by a wider audience. It's time to get off the sofa and reclaim our cities because sooner rather than later there will be nothing left for us to enjoy. My own town of Warrington had best beware - I'm coming for you!
Matt Forrest, The Reviews Hub, 23rd April 2016Review: Mark Thomas at the Liverpool Playhouse
Trespass charts the way our cities are being privatised beneath us.
Catherine Jones, Liverpool Echo, 22nd April 2016Mark Thomas Trespass - A fine display of political come
There is no denying that his unique brand of comedy will not be for everyone - it aims for a particularly left wing crowd. But those who fit the bill will no doubt enjoy his comically expressive way of talking politics and dissent.
Keegan Murray, Shetland Times, 26th March 2016Review: Mark Thomas - Trespass
Here's something you don't see every day: Trespass begins as a comedy gig and concludes as a political protest with polite theatre patrons turning the air blue with obscenities.
Dave Cunningham, The Reviews Hub, 11th March 2016Latitude line-up announced
The first batch of names for this year's Latitude Festival has been announced today.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 3rd March 2016Mark Thomas interview
Mark Thomas on how a Yorkshire shed gave him his big break.
Julie Marshall, The Yorkshire Post, 8th February 2016Mark Thomas in 'stone-hugger' confession!
Comedian Mark Thomas on why he loves the mystery and adventure of stone circles - especially when they're hiding.
Mark Thomas, The Big Issue, 4th February 2016Mark Thomas interview
The social-activist comedian talks opera, charity shops, and Nicholas Soames.
Adam Jacques, The Independent, 31st October 2015