Mark Thomas (I)
- 61 years old
- English
- Actor, writer, stand-up comedian and satirist
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Edinburgh Festival: the best of the fest
From the NHS at 70 to Nina Conti's Monkey shtick, our critics pick the must-sees this summer in comedy, theatre, art and dance.
Alexandre Galliez, The Times, 29th July 201850 brilliant shows to see at the 2018 Edinburgh Fringe
This summer, the Scottish capital is hosting everything from Jane Austen-inspired improv and Ethiopian circus to Beckett and Bernstein. Here is our critics' pick of what to see.
The Telegraph, 27th July 2018Happy birthday NHS
As the NHS celebrates its 70th birthday, several theatre-makers are exploring the institution's history and looking nervously towards its future.
Catherine Love, Fest Mag, 24th July 2018Mark Thomas - Check Up: Our NHS At 70 review
He has spent a month on the wards and interviewed health experts and policy-makers in a series of public events to paint a picture of the NHS now, and in the years and decades to come.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 15th July 2018Review - Mark Thomas - Check Up: Our NHS At 70
As always, Thomas is driven by a fire in his belly.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 15th July 2018Mark Thomas interview
The standup comedian and activist talks about finding humour in unlikely places, such as the NHS... and Brexit.
Killian Fox, The Guardian, 14th July 2018Review: Mark Thomas
Through sharp, raw sketches, Thomas creates a collage filled with voices that have stories to tell, truths to remember and subversive messages to be opened.
A Younger Theatre, 15th May 2018Mark Thomas: Showtime from the Frontline review
Extremely entertaining, hilarious and interesting show about the struggles of setting a comedy workshop in the heart of the Jenin refugee camp in Palestine.
Everything Theatre, 16th April 2018Review: Showtime from the Frontline
This show's unique conception story lends itself so well to the anecdotal rhythm of stand-up comedy, and the production fully mines its unusual context for all of its vivid, humorous potential.
Amelia Forsbrook, Exeunt Magazine, 16th April 2018Live review: Mark Thomas - Showtime From The Frontline
Say what you like about his politics, you can't fault the work ethic of Mark Thomas.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 16th April 2018