Mark Nelson
- Scottish
- Writer and stand-up comedian
Press clippings Page 6
BWW review: Drygate Comedy, Drygate, Glasgow
Glasgow has some excellent comedy nights but Drygate Comedy is something a little bit special. Curated by Gilded Balloon (recently voted best venue at Edinburgh Fringe by BWW readers) gives audiences a chance to see fantastic comedy all year round.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 4th November 2017Comic Isla Nelson, 3, named an inspiring Scottish woman
A three-year-old girl who has become an online sensation with her verdicts on politics and current affairs has been named one of Scotland's most inspiring young women. Isla Nelson has notched up nearly 100 million views with her series News at 3 for BBC Scotland's Facebook page. The short videos she has made with her father Mark, a stand-up comedian, have earned her a place on a new "30 under 30" list.
Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman, 1st November 2017Voice's pick of the Edinburgh Fringe 2017
Each Fringe, we see well over 150 shows from across art forms and venues, free and paid-for. After each one, we pool our thoughts and award the best we saw. Congratulations to this year's thirteen winners.
Voice Magazine, 23rd August 2017Scottish standups at the Edinburgh festival
Scott Gibson returns to the fringe after winning the best newcomer award in 2016. Can Scotland's comedians triumph again this time?
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 14th August 2017Interview with Mark Nelson
Mark Nelson takes some time to talk to Voice about the show, inspirations, and to give advice to young people.
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 11th August 2017Scottish Comedy Awards 2017 winners announced
Still Game, Frankie Boyle and 3 year-old girl Isla Nelson are amongst the winners of the 2017 Scottish Comedy Awards.
British Comedy Guide, 2nd August 2017#EdFringe17 Comedy Q&A: Mark Nelson
Mark Nelson writes, "Irreverence is a man onstage trying to be funny as he can for an hour. No gimmicks, no lessons. Just a man, a mic and jokes." We fired over a Q&A to get more info.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 30th July 2017Fringe best jokes from the last 10 years
Try not to wet yourself with these classic jokes from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Daily Record, 27th July 2017Interview: rarely asked questions - Mark Nelson
I did wonder if Mark Nelson's three year old daughter Isla should answer these Rarely Asked Questions. This year she upstaged her father by starring in a series of videos that went viral.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 13th July 2017BWW Q&A- Mark Nelson
Mark Nelson interview.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 11th July 2017