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Dave's Funniest Jokes Of The Fringe 2022
Channel Dave has announced its list of the top 10 jokes of the Edinburgh Fringe. The top gag, on the topic of pasta, was written by Masai Graham.
British Comedy Guide, 22nd August 2022Mark Simmons announces debut tour
Master of one-liners' Mark Simmons has announced his debut UK tour, entitled Quip Off The Mark.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 7th March 2022New comedy club hits the road showcasing top talent
Artist management company RBM has announced a brand-new show that will tour England's regional art centres this summer. (Back) On The Road Comedy Club is a brand new show which will see a host of rotating comedians travelling around the country getting the nation laughing again in real life. No Zoom link required!
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 29th April 2021How Mark Simmons battled on through a power cut
When comic Mark Simmons performed a streaming gig last night, he had several obstacles to overcome. First his home in rural Kent was hit by a power cut, taking out the internet... so, ever the trooper, he drove 20 minutes to get a signal from the nearest 4G hotspot.
Chortle, 31st December 202025 funny jokes from comedians to cheer you up
If you're feeling in need of a bit of light relief, enjoy these one-liners from top stand-ups and rising stars of the comedy scene.
The Telegraph, 30th March 2020Top five comedy podcasts of 2019
A podcast is a place where comedians can create their own content for relatively cheap production costs and be able to send their craft to their fans in just a click of a button.
Fran Jolley, Reyt Good Magazine, 22nd December 2019Mark Simmons recalls his most memorable gigs
My most coked-up heckler, caught on film.
Mark Simmons, Chortle, 15th August 2019ITV to pilot new stand-up format Out There
ITV is to pilot Out There, a stand-up show from the producers of Mock The Week in which comedians perform in 'real world' locations.
British Comedy Guide, 4th February 2019Interview: rarely asked questions - Mark Simmons
If you don't laugh at Simmons ask a friend to check that you aren't dead.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 21st July 2018Petfringe Comedian Of The Year review
The contest may not have specifically been looking for 'promise', but they found it anyway, in a comic just three years into his career. A mix of old-timers and relative rookies makes the Petfringe competition like few others. And with the anonymous donor pledging to maintain the mega-prize until 2020, it's likely to be hard fought for a couple more years at least.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 9th July 2018