Mark Thomas (I)
- 61 years old
- English
- Actor, writer, stand-up comedian and satirist
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Edinburgh Fringe: 10 shows in the New Town
The Fringe's centre of gravity has long shifted to the Old Town - but there's still plenty worth making the trip to the 'wrong' side of the tracks. So here are ten shows in the New Town to tempt you to cross Princess Street...
Chortle, 17th July 2024Mark Thomas talks England and Son
As reputed in theatre as he is in comedy, Mark Thomas has become one of the Fringe's favourite theatre performers, selling out runs, winning awards and bagging critical acclaim every year. In 2023 he's staring in England and Son at Summerhall.
Chris Mackrell, Black Diamond, 17th August 2023In Conversation: Ed Edwards and Mark Thomas
The acclaimed playwright Ed Edwards' England & Son was written for Mark Thomas. Their story began at the Fringe, five years ago.
Si Hawkins, Fest Mag, 14th August 2023Mark Thomas scoops another Fringe First
The comic won the drama accolade for the new one-man play England & Son at Summerhall.
Chortle, 11th August 2023'I almost died. Just kidding! I only broke my leg': comedians share their Edinburgh fringe horror stories
'I almost died. Just kidding! I only broke my leg': comedians share their Edinburgh fringe horror stories. The fringe can take its toll, but it's all good material, right? Whether it's pukey kisses, sleeping through a gig, or politician-induced paranoia, Ed Byrne, Paul Sinha, Olga Koch et al have lived to tell the tale. Plus! Ten shows to see this year.
The Guardian, 5th August 2023Joe Angella's Comedy Choices for Edfringe 2023
Here is my no-nonsense list of shows to see in the "comedy" category at Ed Fringe.
Joe Angella, Fringe Review, 3rd August 2023The 50 best shows to see at the Edinburgh Festivals 2023
From theatre to comedy, and opera to dance and art, our critics pick the essential performances to look out for this year in Edinburgh.
Dominic Cavendish Tristram Fane Saunders, Nicholas Kenyon, Mark Monahan and Alastair Sooke, The Telegraph, 25th July 2023Mark Thomas: 'Culture secretaries should be made to take a test about the arts'
Comedian and activist Mark Thomas tells us how he came to be a true Edinburgh Fringe stalwart, the show he's taking there this year and moments that have made up his career.
Fergus Morgan, The Stage, 21st July 2023Edinburgh Fringe 10x10: Top Marks
Ten shows by comedians called Mark. Simple as that.
Chortle, 18th July 2023Edinburgh Fringe 10x10: Ten comedians in the theatre sections
Believe it or not, there is life in the Edinburgh Fringe beyond comedy! But to ease you gently into the more serious stuff, here are ten comedians who can be found in the theatre section of the programme...
Chortle, 14th July 2023