Mark Watson News

Chortle Award-nominated comedian Alexander Bennett's acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe show 'I Can't Stand The Man, Myself' is transferring to Soho Theatre, London on Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th April at 9pm.

Following its hugely successful inaugural year in 2023, comedian and winner of Chortle’s Legend of Lockdown award Mark Watson has teamed up with worldwide streaming platform NextUp for the second year running to curate Access Festival, running until 28 January 2024.

Singer and actor Nicole Scherzinger will headline the 2024 Henley Festival.

Nevill Holt has announced a new chapter in its award-winning history as it becomes Nevill Holt Festival, welcoming a lineup of internationally renowned artists to Leicestershire next June. Learn more about the festival here!

Due to the huge success of Esther Manito’s first UK tour in 2023, the award-winning British-Lebanese comedian is heading back out around the UK. 2024 will see her bringing  Hell Hath No Fury to Milton Keynes, Canterbury, Southampton, Chelmsford and returning to Bristol.

Wiltshire Creative has announced their Spring 2024 programme. Building on their recent in-house productions at Salisbury Playhouse, which include The Girl on the Train and Jeeves & Wooster in Perfect Nonsense, Wiltshire Creative's programme for next spring includes three new in-house productions.  

Berkshire is set for another incredible entertainment season this New Year, as Corn Exchange announce their Spring 2024 season. The January-April line up includes a diverse host of theatre, comedy, music, dance, and more, from returning classics to exciting new shows, all set to dazzle Newbury’s audiences.

The Cosmic Shambles Network has announced the latest amazing list of confirmed guests for Nine Lessons and Carols for Curious People at Contact in Manchester and Kings Place, London. 

Discover the exciting lineup of comedy shows at Monkey Barrel Comedy this month. From the Christmas & New Year Specials to live streamed performances, don't miss out on the best acts in town. Get your tickets now and experience a night filled with laughter and entertainment.

Award-winning British-Lebanese comedian Esther Manito embarks on her first UK tour with her brand new show Hell Hath No Fury. Kicking off at London’s Soho Theatre on 17 August, Esther will perform across the country from Bristol to Edinburgh and lots more in between.

Do you hate yourself? Rising star Alexander Bennett (Dan Vs Food, Mark Watson's Comedy Marathon) does. It's both incredibly destructive and - fortunately for you - highly entertaining.

The Old Vic will release seven climate emergency-themed monologues online for free, showcasing the work of established writers alongside emerging artists from across their Education & Community projects.

BWW catches up with Alexander Bennett to chat about bringing I Can't Stand The Man Myself to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Britain's Got Talent's semi-finalist, Markus Birdman will embark on a UK tour with a brand-new show, Platinum.

Ahead of their Edinburgh Festival Fringe programme, the Pleasance Theatre Trust present a comedy preview season full of huge comedic names, noteworthy newcomers and international talent at their London home.  For audiences that can’t make it up to Edinburgh, or for comedy fans who can’t get enough of their favourites, The Pleasance is the place to be for new and exciting comedy from the UK and beyond.

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society has announced that more shows for the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe will be available to book. Learn more about the lineup here!

The second Edinburgh Fringe announcement for the Pleasance Theatre Trust is a whopper with returning award-winning acts, amazing newcomers, European sensations, shows with fun for all the family and political chatterings.

After an acclaimed sell-out Edinburgh Fringe run, Rising star of stand-up Alex Kelly is embarking on a national tour of Winner Takes All between 30th January and April 27th, 2023.

The Garden of Unearthly Delights is thrilled to announce a sensational new entertainment program for its 21st anniversary season in 2023 – on sale now!

After a fantastic Fringe, Pleasance are ready to present a season of wonderful shows this Autumn.  The Best of the Edinburgh season is back, bringing nine incredible shows to London straight from the Fringe, followed by WRESTIVAL, a three-day festival of ground-breaking work curated by wrestler turned performance artist Heather Bandenburg.