Mark Watson: Before It Overtakes Us
20 years in stand-up for the Taskmaster cheeky texts icon, multi-award-winner, YouTube cult figure, Radio 4 favourite and recently Baby Reindeer actor: Mark Watson returns after seasons at the Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Edinburgh comedy festivals.
A recent encounter with a stranger caused Mark to spend some time pondering the uncertain future facing humanity. He explores this – along with equally pressing matters like the worst word he has ever said in public, the current state of the UK sausage industry, and much more – in a typically frantic and fun-packed new show.
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Reviews
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A genius-level comic doing what he does best
- Time Out Melbourne
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Quite unlike anything else I’ve seen in almost 20 years of covering the Fringe…witty, warm, perfectly judged
- The Telegraph
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An hour or two of our limited span on Earth in his uplifting, witty company is time excellently spent
- Chortle
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One of the most genuinely joyous presences in comedy
- The Times
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This is a stand-up operating at the very top of his game
- The Independent
Event and Ticket Information
Age Recommendation
14+
Groups Info
10 tickets maximum per transaction on the website, please contact box office if you wish to purchase more than 10 tickets.
Access Info
If a customer requires the assistance of a personal assistant or a carer to attend, the companion is eligible for a complimentary personal assistant ticket. Free companion tickets can be booked in person, by email or over the phone.
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