Press clippings Page 8
Mark Watson on his literary career
As he's matured, he says he favours a more direct form of storytelling to put as little distance as possible between his characters and the reader.
Chortle, 19th November 2020Should comedians joke about Covid?
Some stand-ups see it as their job to provide collective catharsis for the coronavirus, while others see pandemic gags as off-limits - even ones about Trump.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 30th October 2020The Chortle comedy book festival is back
Stars taking part in next month's event include Frank Skinner, Adam Buxton, Helen Lederer, Richard Herring, Mark Watson, Andy Hamilton, Gary Delaney, Laura Lexx, Robin Ince, Matt Forde, Arthur Mathews and Michael Spicer.
Chortle, 27th October 2020Yet another 24 hour show for Mark Watson
The comic is heading back to Twitch after his first virtual marathon show raised exactly £45,000 for charity in May.
Chortle, 21st October 2020New comedy venue launches in London
One of London's best loved comedy clubs Laugh Out London (Third best comedy club in London - Time Out) returns to a new socially distanced venue. Join them at Costa Del Tottenham as they host the best comics in the country for just £5 per person.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 15th September 2020British Comedy Guide launches Laughter Lounge online comedy festival
British Comedy Guide is launching Laughter Lounge, a virtual comedy festival due to run Monday 28th September until Sunday 4th October. Acts include Tom Allen, David O'Doherty and Luisa Omielan.
British Comedy Guide, 7th September 2020Mark Watson interview
'The pandemic makes you realise how precarious comedy can be'.
Killian Fox, The Observer, 16th August 2020Mark Watson writes his first film
Mark Watson has written his first feature film. The Best Of will be a rom-com, directed by Muriel's Wedding star Toni Collette.
British Comedy Guide, 5th August 2020Mark Watson to publish 'disaster memoir' Eight Deaths
Mark Watson is to publish Eight Deaths (And Life After Them), an autobiography with a dark twist.
British Comedy Guide, 4th August 2020Review: Mark Watson's Carpool Comedy
Performing alongside Sophie Duker, Lou Sanders, Tim Key and Jen Brister.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 1st August 2020