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Mark Watson

Mark Watson

A former Cambridge Footlighter, Mark Watson first made an impact on the comedy circuit in 2002 when he won the Daily Telegraph Open Mic competition andwas a runner-up in So You Think You're Funny?

He has become known for his Edinburgh shows (2005's 50 Years Before Death And The Awful Prospect Of Enternity was nominated for the Perrier) and his gruelling shows that last more than 24 hours. Perrier's successor, the if.comeddies, awarded the panel award for best capturing the spirit of the fringe, in 2007.

Watson won the Chortle award winner for innovation in 2005, when he was also nominated for best breakthrough act, and was nominated for best compere in 2007.

He is also a novelist, with his debut Bullet Points, published in 2003; has written for TV and in 2007 landed his first radio series, Mark Watson Makes The World Substantially Better.

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Official Website

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Mark Watson live comedy dates

Products

DVD (2015)
Mark Watson: Flaws

Book (2014)
Hotel Alpha, by Mark Watson

DVD (2011)
Mark Watson Live

DVD (2010)
Mark Watson Edit

DVD (2010)
Channel 4's Comedy Gala

CD (2008)
Mark Watson Makes the World Substantially Better Series 2

CD (2008)
Mark Watson Makes the World Substantially Better Series 2

CD (2008)
Mark Watson Makes the World Substantially Better

Book (2008)
Crap At The Environment, by Mark Watson

Book (2007)
A Light-hearted Look At Murder

Past Shows

Edinburgh Fringe 2001

Far Too Happy


Edinburgh Fringe 2002

The Daily Telegraph Open Mic Award Final


Edinburgh Fringe 2004

Mark Watson's Overambitious 24-Hour Show

Rhod Gilbert And Mark Watson Are Stereocomics


Edinburgh Fringe 2005

Mark Watson: 2005 Years In 2005 Minutes

Mark Watson: 50 Years Before Death And The Awful P


Edinburgh Fringe 2006

Mark Watson, And His Audience, Write A Novel

Mark Watson: I'm Worried That I'm Starting To Hate Almost Everyone In The World

Mark Watson's Seemingly Impossible 36-Hour Circuit Of The World


Edinburgh Fringe 2007

Mark Watson: Can I Briefly Talk To You About The Point Of Life

Mark Watson's 24 Hour Jamboree To Save The Planet

We Need Answers: The Inaugural Festival Challenge Cup


Edinburgh Fringe 2008

Mark Watson: All The Thoughts I've Had Since I Was Born

We Need Answers [2008]


Edinburgh Fringe 2009

Mark Watson's Earth Summit

Mark Watson's Last Ever 24 Hour Show


Edinburgh Fringe 2010

Mark Watson: Do I Know You?

Mark Watson's Unusually Enjoyable Book Launch


Edinburgh Fringe 2012

Mark Watson: The Information

Mark Watson's Edinborolympics


Edinburgh Fringe 2013

Chortle Student Comedy Award Final 2013


Edinburgh Fringe 2014

Chortle Student Comedy Award Final

Mark Watson: Flaws

Mark Watson's Comedywealth Games


Edinburgh Fringe 2015

Chortle Student Comedy Award Final

Mark Watson: Flaws

Mark Watson: Work in Progress


Edinburgh Fringe 2016

Mark Watson: I'm Not Here

Mark Watson's Edinborolympics


Edinburgh Fringe 2017

Mark Watson: I'm Not Here

Mark Watson: This Is Not A Show Yet

Mark Watson's Festival of Bad Ideas


Edinburgh Fringe 2018

Chortle Student Comedy Award Final

Mark Watson: How You Can Almost Win (Work in Progress)

Mark Watson: The Infinite Show


Edinburgh Fringe 2019

Mark Watson: How You Can Almost Win

Mark Watson: I Appreciate You Coming to This and Let's Hope for the Best (Work in Progress)

Mark Watson: The Infinite Show


Edinburgh Fringe 2021

Mark Watson: This Can't Be It (Tour Preview)


Edinburgh Fringe 2022

Mark Watson: More Banging on About Time and Similar Issues (Work in Progress)

Mark Watson: This Can't Be It


Edinburgh Fringe 2023

Mark Watson and Mat Ryer: The Company

Mark Watson: Search

Mark Watson's Churchfest


Edinburgh Fringe 2024

Mark Watson: Work-In-Progress Is Not a Cop-Out, It Demonstrates Respect For The Paying Audience


Edinburgh Fringe 2025

Mark Watson: Before It Overtakes Us


Melbourne 2008

Mark Watson (And Friends) Take Control Of The World In 24 Hours


Misc live shows

Brighton Comedy Festival: Best Of The Fest

Twitter Comedy Night


Montreal 2009

Britcom gala 2009


Tour

2009 - Mark Watson Do I Know You? tour

2025 - Mark Watson: Before It Overtakes Us

2015 - Mark Watson: I'm Not Here

2016 - Mark Watson: MW

2010 - Mark Watson: Request Stops

2020 - Mark Watson: This Can't Be It


Agent

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