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Mark Thomas review
His passion and the sense of communion he brings are compelling, as he's got to the stage where he and his audience share an intimacy, almost, not just political values.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 19th October 2017Mark Thomas: A Show That Gambles On The Future review
In the cumbersomely-titled A Show That Gambles on the Future, he coasts on that a bit. But Thomas coasting is better than most comics full-throttle, which has to make this scathing night out worth a punt.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 19th October 2017Old 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 2017There's no escaping the outside world
Chris Bratt continues his oldies' guide to the festival.
Chris Bratt, The Independent, 21st August 2017Comedians' 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 2017Interview with Mark Thomas
Mark Thomas interview.
Edinburgh Festivals, 11th August 2017How 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 2017The 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 2017Our guide to the best stand-up shows
Some recommendations.
Rebecca Monks, Edinburgh Evening News, 5th August 2017Mark 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