2014 Edinburgh Fringe

Markus Birdman: 2B or Not to Be

Markus Birdman: 2B or Not to Be. Markus Birdman
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319: The Stand Comedy Club 5 and 6

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Growing up, my father made me draw Bible stories. I don't remember the stories, but I draw great. It's a skill I'm now putting to blasphemous effect. Contains stories, jokes, drawings. 'Birdman cuts a dashing figure, elegant, smart, theatrical. A hugely entertaining hour of thoughtful, heartfelt, mature comedy, performed with great energy and dynamism' **** (Chortle.co.uk). 'Meditative but not mournful, he makes us feel part of his story. Hugely enjoyable and lots of ruddy good gags' **** (Scotsman). ***** (BroadwayBaby.com). **** (List, Metro, Skinny, FringeGuru.com, One4Review.co.uk, Adelaide Advertiser, FringeBiscuit.co.uk).

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As a child, Markus Birdman's father

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As a child, Markus Birdman's father - a vicar - made him draw Bible stories. Unfortunately he doesn't remember these stories, but as a grown-up he's pretty good at drawing.

Like Hamlet, he has contemplated the unfairness of life and the attraction of ending it all, but like Charlie Chaplin he finds comedy in the most painful of places. He does drawings, and he does jokes, so why not combine the two? It worked for Rolf Harris. To a point.

Markus has been an art teacher, graffiti artist and sculptor's assistant and 2B Or Not To Be sees him putting his skill for sketching to blasphemous effect, through stories, jokes and the unique way Birdman looks at the world.

2B Or Not To Be follows neatly on from Birdman's previous shows Son Of A Preacher Man, Sympathy For The Devil, Dreaming, Love, Life & Death and Happily Ever After - which reflect the progression of the comic's life and cover its important themes such as religion, sexuality, relationships, mortality and much more. Since One Step Beyond in 2004, this is Birdman's seventh solo show at the Fringe.

Markus has performed stand-up all over the world, and appearances include the New Zealand, Adelaide and Melbourne Comedy Festivals, plus gigs at The Comedy Store, Jongleurs, Up The Creek and many more. He has also toured with Paul Sinha, and The Convoy and Best Of British in New Zealand. Television credits include BBC New Comedy Awards, How Not To Live Your Life, Live At Toomler Amsterdam (Netflix) and Most Annoying Songs We Hate To Love, and he's appeared on radio shows Just A Minute and Loose Ends.

Accolades for his stand-up work include the Open Mic Winner of Lewisham Comedy Festival, and finalist of the BBC New Comedy Awards, Daily Telegraph Open Mic, Jongleurs New Act Of The Year and Leicester Comedy Festival New Act Of The Year.

Performances

Date Time Venue
31st Jul 2014 21:15 The Stand Comedy Club 5 and 6
1st Aug 2014 21:15 The Stand Comedy Club 5 and 6
2nd Aug 2014 21:15 The Stand Comedy Club 5 and 6
3rd Aug 2014 21:15 The Stand Comedy Club 5 and 6
4th Aug 2014 21:15 The Stand Comedy Club 5 and 6
5th Aug 2014 21:15 The Stand Comedy Club 5 and 6
6th Aug 2014 21:15 The Stand Comedy Club 5 and 6
7th Aug 2014 21:15 The Stand Comedy Club 5 and 6
8th Aug 2014 21:15 The Stand Comedy Club 5 and 6
9th Aug 2014 21:15 The Stand Comedy Club 5 and 6
10th Aug 2014 21:15 The Stand Comedy Club 5 and 6
12th Aug 2014 21:15 The Stand Comedy Club 5 and 6
13th Aug 2014 21:15 The Stand Comedy Club 5 and 6
14th Aug 2014 21:15 The Stand Comedy Club 5 and 6
15th Aug 2014 21:15 The Stand Comedy Club 5 and 6
16th Aug 2014 21:15 The Stand Comedy Club 5 and 6
17th Aug 2014 21:15 The Stand Comedy Club 5 and 6
18th Aug 2014 21:15 The Stand Comedy Club 5 and 6
19th Aug 2014 21:15 The Stand Comedy Club 5 and 6
20th Aug 2014 21:15 The Stand Comedy Club 5 and 6
21st Aug 2014 21:15 The Stand Comedy Club 5 and 6
22nd Aug 2014 21:15 The Stand Comedy Club 5 and 6
23rd Aug 2014 21:15 The Stand Comedy Club 5 and 6
24th Aug 2014 21:15 The Stand Comedy Club 5 and 6

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