2017 Edinburgh Fringe

Mark Thomas: A Show That Gambles on the Future

  • Comedy (stand-up)
  • 6pm (75 mins)
  • 2, 4-13, 15-18 & 20-27 Aug 2017
  • Summerhall
  • £15
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26: Summerhall

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Few predicted the events of 2016. Even fewer seem to know where we are going. Mark Thomas sets out to discover what the future has in store for us by collecting and examining his own predictions and those of his audiences, before gambling on their outcome. By making futurologists of us all, he will create a fantastical, hilarious and possibly accurate vision of the world. And maybe even make a few quid on the side.

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Old fart's guide: Saying farewell to the Fringe

The final curtain has fallen and the party is officially over. So, what have we learned? Chris Bratt closes out his survival guide for the annual Edinburgh event with some parting advice.

Chris Bratt, The Independent, 28th August 2017

There's no escaping the outside world

Chris Bratt continues his oldies' guide to the festival.

Chris Bratt, The Independent, 21st August 2017

Comedians' weirdest gigs

Lucy Porter caused a breakup. Romesh Ranganathan did a diabetes panel show. And Alexei Sayle survived a skinhead invasion. Comics relive their worst moments on stage.

The Guardian, 16th August 2017

Interview with Mark Thomas

Mark Thomas interview.

Edinburgh Festivals, 11th August 2017

The Fringe hit list: comedy, music and theatre

Celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, the Fringe denies no-one entry.

Nadine McBay, The National (Scotland), 6th August 2017

How Edinburgh changed British comedy

Comedy did not feature at all when the Edinburgh Fringe began but over the past three decades it has become the "spiritual home" of Britain's funny folk.

Steven Brocklehurst, BBC, 6th August 2017

Our guide to the best stand-up shows

Some recommendations.

Rebecca Monks, Edinburgh Evening News, 5th August 2017

Mark Thomas: A Show that Gambles on the Future preview

Recently returned from Palestine, the campaigning Mark Thomas likes to put himself at the centre of events, speaking truth to power and challenging orthodoxies.

Jay Richardson, Edinburgh Festivals, 1st August 2017

Mark Thomas: First Fringe award

Mark Thomas interview.

Jane Hobson, Edinburgh Festivals, 31st July 2017

Event meets the funniest new stars of the Fringe

One's got a psycho in the family, another dreamed of being the youngest pope...

Mark Wareham, Daily Mail, 29th July 2017

50 Fringe shows you should consider seeing ...

We've selected 50 that we think are worth your consideration.

Allan Crow, Fife Today, 27th July 2017

Fringe on a theme: returning Fringe legends

At the Fringe it is easy to focus on new artists and overlook those who helped shaped stand-up before it became a viable career - here's where to catch those legends in Edinburgh this year.

Ben Venables, The Skinny, 26th July 2017

Expert advice on the Edinburgh Fringe

Comics on other comics.

Sharon Lougher, Metro, 25th July 2017

Stars from comedy's punk past return to Fringe

They were at the vanguard of political comedy. Now Alexei Sayle, Craig Ferguson and Sue Perkins are heading back to the festival, as it celebrates its 70th birthday.

Vanessa Thorpe, The Guardian, 23rd July 2017

BWW Q&A- Mark Thomas

Mark Thomas interview.

Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 20th July 2017

Edinburgh 10x10: 4. A nation divided

Ten comics from across the political spectrum.

Chortle, 20th July 2017

Edinburgh Festivals 2017: our top picks

The Skinny team pick the books, art, comedy, theatre and music they're most looking forward to at this year's Edinburgh Festivals.

The Skinny, 17th July 2017

The Edinburgh interviews 2017: Mark Thomas

Mark Thomas' most recent show is an exploration of the social and political state of humanity at this point in time. The infamous award-winning satirist examines the unexpected, and often disastrous, events of last year, before laying out well-considered predictions as to where we might now be headed. Thomas will be performing A Show That Gambles on the Future at Summerhall throughout August.

Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 15th July 2017

Words can hurt: the worst festival reviews

Some game festival acts dip into their souls and dig out the reviews that truly hit hard.

Brian Donaldson, The List, 14th July 2017

Best comedy shows at the Edinburgh Fringe 2017

We pick out the must-see comedy shows that are already giving us goosebumps of excitement.

Brian Donaldson, The List, 11th July 2017

Fringe 2017: the comedy shows you should book now

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the best place to see comedy heavyweights perform alongside up and coming talent.

Rebecca Monks, i Newspaper, 5th July 2017

#EdFringe17: Mark Thomas Gambles on the Future

In a frank 15 minute interview, Mark gives his reaction to the rise of Corbyn, the murder at Grenfell Tower and the growing irrelevance of The Sun and the Daily Mail. Also featuring stand up performance taking on the the arms trade. Plus, Mark's new show, that quite literally gambles with the future.

Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 23rd June 2017

Laugh a minute: Edinburgh festival's 2017 comedy lineup

Sara Pascoe looks at life after a breakup, Trygve Wakenshaw brings his baby on stage, and Alexei Sayle, Ruby Wax and talkshow king Craig Ferguson all return to the fringe this year.

Brian Logan, The Guardian, 8th June 2017

Performances

Date Time Venue
2nd Aug 2017 18:00 Summerhall
4th Aug 2017 18:00 Summerhall
5th Aug 2017 18:00 Summerhall
6th Aug 2017 18:00 Summerhall
7th Aug 2017 18:00 Summerhall
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21st Aug 2017 18:00 Summerhall
22nd Aug 2017 18:00 Summerhall
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25th Aug 2017 18:00 Summerhall
26th Aug 2017 18:00 Summerhall
27th Aug 2017 18:00 Summerhall

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