Mark Watson
- 44 years old
- English
- Writer, stand-up comedian, author and producer
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Review: motormouth Mark Watson's flaws are fabulous
Bristol-born Mark Watson's neuroticism is central to his stage persona. Relaying his insecurities at breakneck speed, his voice cracks comically under the strain.
Rebecca Harkins-Cross, The Age, 6th April 2015Review: Mark Watson in Flaws
Flaws is great, fun stand-up and Mark Watson is as charming and watchable as ever as he delivers a solid night of cracking comedy.
Kate Rose, The Herald, 29th March 2015Mark Watson: 27 hour gig initial debrief
People often express surprise that I'm able to stay on a stage for 27 hours, and ask how it's possible. I generally explain that a large part of the show isn't really what you'd call stand-up comedy.
Mark Watson, 13th March 2015Mark Watson axes Comedywealth Games
Mark Watson has announced this morning that his planned Comedywealth Games gigs at the Pleasance Theatre in London from next Monday will now not be going ahead.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 6th March 2015This week's new live comedy
Previews of Lou Sanders, Mark Watson and Stephen Carlin.
James Kettle, The Guardian, 21st February 2015Mark Watson's top ten stand-up comedians
Mark Watson's latest solo show, Flaws, is his most personal (and funniest) yet. As he brings the Edinburgh Fringe hit to London, he runs us through his ten favourite colleagues.
Ben Williams, Time Out, 13th February 2015Mark Watson prepares for 27 hour Comic Relief gig
Stand-up comedian Mark Watson is preparing to present a comedy gig for 27 hours straight, to raise funds for Comic Relief.
British Comedy Guide, 6th February 2015Mark Watson interview
Does he ever find the distinction between his stage and real life blurring? "The stuff I talk about on stage is not that different from my real life. I have a definite shtick."
Ella Walker, Cambridge News, 29th January 2015Mark Watson: Flaws review
Exploring his own neuroses, Watson's show is both funny and edgy - and the closer we get to his demons the more compelling it becomes.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 14th January 2015Mark Watson interview
Mark Watson is a naturally funny man. To prove the point, the stand-up, who is the father of a newborn baby, begins our chat by telling me how shattered he is.
Brentwood Gazette, 14th January 2015