Mark Nelson
- Scottish
- Writer and stand-up comedian
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Five to see from Scotland - Edinburgh Fringe 2016
We asked writer and comedian Thomas Black from Edinburgh what Scottish based acts you should check out at this year's Fringe.
Short Com, 27th July 2016Fringe preview: The Stand
Iconic Edinburgh venue keeps its finger on the Fringe pulse with an exciting programme of established names and up-and-coming talent.
Kevin Wight, TV Bomb, 26th July 2016Mark Nelson Q&A - Edinburgh Fringe 2016
Interview with Mark Nelson.
Short Com, 25th July 2016Mark Nelson: a 2015 EdFringe interview
Mark Nelson is a very familiar name to anyone who follows the Scottish comedy circuit, and this year he brings his 5th solo show Older Than Jesus to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. As Mark embarks on another crazy August, I caught up with him to discuss his own show, and why he is supporting Scottish comedians at this year's Festival.
Susan Ford, Punchline UK, 11th August 2015Fringe Q&As: Mark Nelson
Mark Nelson discusses the youth of today, his long association with the Fringe, and his special memory of Arthur's seat.
The Herald, 4th August 2015Mark Nelson answers 10 Edinburgh Fringe Questions
Mark Nelson's show sees him exploring the meaning of his life now that he is officially 'Older Than Jesus'.
British Comedy Guide, 3rd August 2015I wouldn't be doing my job if I didn't talk referendum
Have you ever, I ask the comedian Mark Nelson, told a joke that you subsequently wished you hadn't?
Teddy Jamieson, The Herald, 28th July 2014The Mark Nelson extended interview
Since winning the inaugural Scottish Comedian of the Year Award in 2006, barely a year after his first-ever open-spot, Mark Nelson's mix of dark humour, cutting observations and one-liners have seen him firmly established as one of the UK's biggest-hitting comedy circuit comedians. Martin Walker catches up with Mark as he prepares for his Edinburgh show.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 26th July 2014Interview: Mark Nelson
Since scooping the Scottish Comedian of the Year award in 2006 Mark has become a firm fixture on the comedy circuit in the UK. With his mixture of amazing observation, dark humour and one-liners Nelson continues to write knockout shows.
The New Current, 8th July 2014Mark Nelson interview
Mark Nelson is appearing at The Stand for the Glasgow International Comedy Festival next weekend and says, if anything, becoming a father has made his humour even darker.
Rick Fulton, Daily Record, 14th March 2014