Mark Watson
- 44 years old
- English
- Writer, stand-up comedian, author and producer
Press clippings Page 19
Is it ever acceptable to laugh about mental illness?
Can a joke about mental health ever be positive?
Ryan Barrell, The Huffington Post, 28th June 2016Fringe preview: Mark Watson
I'm not quite sure why Mark Watson isn't a bigger star.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 25th June 2016Mark Watson interview
From The Fast Show to other people's pain, the comedian reveals the things that make him laugh the most.
Rachel Aroesti, The Guardian, 17th June 2016Review: Mark Watson, Citizen's Theatre, Glasgow
Expanding on the mental health and alcoholism struggles referenced in his excellent 2014 show Flaws, this first return to Glasgow in four years for Mark Watson examines some peculiarly contemporary forms of anxiety.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 25th March 2016Interview: Mark Watson
Bristolian author, stand-up and professional worrier does some fretting about identity issues for his next blockbuster touring show, I'm Not Here.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 22nd March 2016Mark Watson: I'm Not Here - The Lowry, Salford review
This is a fun, well crafted show and a hearty reminder that modern life can be a bit rubbish sometimes, but if we have a moan and get it off our chest then things can be a lot better you know.
Matt Forrest, The Reviews Hub, 21st March 2016Comedy review: Mark Watson
Mark Watson's manner on stage is one of breathless, non-stop, razor-sharp observations on life's foibles.
Lynette Watson, Leicester Mercury, 17th February 2016Henley Festival expand comedy programme
This year, Henley Festival will expand its comedy programme, which has in the past seen performances by Mark Watson, The Horne Section and Adam Hills, with twenty of the best comics from around the world set to appear.
Nic Wright, Giggle Beats, 11th February 2016This week's new comedy
Previews of Gary Delaney, Mark Watson and The Noise Next Door.
James Kettle, The Guardian, 8th January 2016Comedians reveal their worst presents
The Noise Next Door, Matt Forde, Chris Ramsey, Daniel Sloss, Justin Moorhouse, Mark Watson and Henning Wehn talk about the bad Christmas presents they've received.
ShortList, 9th December 2015