Mark Nelson
- Scottish
- Writer and stand-up comedian
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Scottish comedy in new funding plea
Mark Nelson, a leading Scottish comic, has pleaded for lifeline funding to be released for clubs and performers - amid warnings that the mental health of people working in the industry is rapidly declining in the absence of any public funding support.
Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman, 26th October 2020Scottish Comedy Awards 2020 results
The results of the Scottish Comedy Awards 2020 have been announced. The winners included Jim Smith, Mark Nelson, Amelia Bayler, Rosco McClelland, Paul McDaniel, MC Hammersmith, Frankie Boyle, Ashley Storrie, Jojo Sutherland and Janey Godley.
British Comedy Guide, 23rd September 2020Stand Comedy Club starts redundancy process
Frankie Boyle, Kevin Bridges, Limmy and Fern Brady are among the comics leading calls for a Scottish Government bail-out of The Stand Comedy Club - as it emerged that the "vast majority" of staff are to be made redundant unless it is thrown a lifeline.
Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman, 23rd August 2020Comedians rally to support The Stand comedy clubs
Comedians and fans from all over the UK have shown their support for The Stand, one of the most established, respected comedy chains in the UK.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 22nd August 2020Mark Nelson interview
The award-winning stand-up, broadcaster and writer on the things that make him laugh the most.
The Guardian, 17th July 2020Scottish Comedy Awards 2020 nominations
Janey Godley, Jim Smith and Larry Dean are amongst the nominees for the Scottish Comedy Awards 2020.
British Comedy Guide, 9th June 2020Lockdown Comedy 1: where to get your laughs this week
Live stand-up, podcasts and not the Eurovision Song Contest.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 27th April 2020Mark Nelson: Playing to empty crowd was my biggest gig
Stand-up comedy is the only form of entertainment that needs a live audience. It is essential to have that instant feedback for it to work. Or so I thought.
Mark Nelson, Glasgow Evening Times, 31st March 2020Saturday Night Live from the Stand review
Lockdown-schmockdown, the show must go on!
Dora Bodrogi, The Play's The Thing UK, 23rd March 2020Saturday Night Live at The Stand review
Nothing beats a live gig, but if this is to be the new normal of stand-up comedy for a while... well, it's not too bad.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 22nd March 2020