Press clippings Page 5
Mark Watson: This Can't Be It review
The comedian's enthused discursiveness is a joy.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 24th January 2022Mark Watson, ArtsDepot review
Watson's gently amusing routine took a while to get going as he riffed on whether he's achieved enough in life.
Tristram Fane Saunders, The Telegraph, 22nd January 2022Best of 2021: Comedy
Everybody in the comedy industry started out with so much hope that, finally, things could get back to normal in 2021 - and for a while they did, and there were some gems as live comedy returned to clubs and theatres.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 29th December 2021When live comedy was illegal... 10 memorable gigs of 2021
Twelve months ago it seemed uncertain whether it would be possible to produce this annual list of my ten most memorable gigs. But lockdown eventually eased, and the resilience and sprightliness of the comedy world meant live gigs sprung back instantly. Even the Edinburgh Fringe took place - albeit in a slimmed-down version, more chilled and friendlier than normal, barely recognisable without its usual intensity.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 29th December 2021Review: Jimmy Carr & Mark Watson's memoirs
It's a cliché that stand-up is therapy for the comedian. But in these two books, Jimmy Carr and Mark Watson turn their experiences in the business into life lessons that could benefit their readers.
Chortle, 22nd December 2021Omicron claims more comedy shows
Scores more live comedy shows have been cancelled today as the omicron variant continues to decimate the live industry.
Chortle, 17th December 2021Mark Watson interview
Life, to borrow a footballing term, is a hard place to get a result.
The Big Issue, 10th December 2021Mark Watson interview
After a year-and-a-half off the road, comedy is back. Theatres and arts centres are being filled with laughter as stand-up returns. Comedian, author and sports pundit Mark Watson is thrilled as he brings satire and observational comedy back to the live arena.
Andy Richardson, The Shropshire Star, 30th October 2021Mark Watson: lessons I learned performing online
I performed one show on Microsoft Teams in which only one of the 50-strong audience was visible on screen; I did 45 minutes of stand-up to this one man's face, like someone doing a gig stuck in a lift.
Mark Watson, The Independent, 7th October 2021Omar Badawy wins 'So You Think You're Funny?' 2021
Stand-up Omar Badawy has won the So You Think You're Funny? new act competition. Rae Brogan and Andy Watts were the runners up.
British Comedy Guide, 27th August 2021