Mark Watson
- 44 years old
- English
- Writer, stand-up comedian, author and producer
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Omicron claims more comedy shows
Scores more live comedy shows have been cancelled today as the omicron variant continues to decimate the live industry.
Chortle, 17th December 2021Mark Watson interview
Life, to borrow a footballing term, is a hard place to get a result.
The Big Issue, 10th December 2021Mark Watson interview
After a year-and-a-half off the road, comedy is back. Theatres and arts centres are being filled with laughter as stand-up returns. Comedian, author and sports pundit Mark Watson is thrilled as he brings satire and observational comedy back to the live arena.
Andy Richardson, The Shropshire Star, 30th October 2021Mark Watson: lessons I learned performing online
I performed one show on Microsoft Teams in which only one of the 50-strong audience was visible on screen; I did 45 minutes of stand-up to this one man's face, like someone doing a gig stuck in a lift.
Mark Watson, The Independent, 7th October 2021Omar Badawy wins 'So You Think You're Funny?' 2021
Stand-up Omar Badawy has won the So You Think You're Funny? new act competition. Rae Brogan and Andy Watts were the runners up.
British Comedy Guide, 27th August 2021Mark Watson on a very welcome return to the Fringe
The tickets were only booked a week ago, and many things remain up in the air, but comedian Mark Watson can't wait to step onto a train heading for Edinburgh.
Ross Crae, The Sunday Post, 7th August 2021Mark Watson on this year's Fringe
The Edinburgh Fringe is a hothouse of privilege that needs to change - but the show must go on.
Mark Watson, i Newspaper, 30th July 2021Covid and woke - dare we be funny any more?
Katherine Ryan, David Baddiel, Nina Conti and more reveal why telling jokes is no longer a laughing matter.
Jonathan Dean, The Sunday Times, 25th July 2021Mark Watson at Latitude 2021
Between them, Mark Watson and Robin Ince are to Latitude what the ravens are to the Tower Of London. If neither of them is here, all cannot be well with the world.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 25th July 2021Mark Watson on lumps, leaks and talking about stuff
Life is full of embarrassments, but for Mark Watson, putting off a medical appointment to have a lump checked was a valuable lesson - nobody is judging you.
Mark Watson, The Guardian, 22nd July 2021