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Mark Steel’s In Town
Visiting Company
Following his highly acclaimed, Sony Award winning and Writers Guild Award winning Radio 4 comedy show Mark Steel’s In Town, and the publication of a book of the same title, writer and stand-up comedian Mark Steel is back on the road - part of the Glasgow International Comedy Festival.
Bringing an element of Mark Steel’s In Town to each live performance, means Mark will write material shedding light on the quirkiness and interesting aspects of every town and city he visits, allowing each show to be unique - something local audiences up and down the country will devour and enjoy. Mark is committed to performing a routine about the history of every town he’ll perform in. However, he may regret making this promise!
As well as Mark Steel’s In Town, Mark has presented the BAFTA nominated Mark Steel Lectures for BBC2, is a regular on BBC One’s Have I Got News For You and Radio 4’s Newsquiz. He’s written several, acclaimed books, including: Reasons To Be Cheerful and What’s Going On and he writes a weekly column for The Independent.
Follow @MrMarkSteel on Twitter.
Glasgow International Comedy Festival
- 28 Mar 2012 to 28 Mar 2012
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2012-03-28 08:00 PM
Dates
Main Theatre
Prices
All tickets £15
Wheelchair Access
Guide Dogs welcome
Induction LoopAlso at the Citizens Theatre for the Comedy Festival:
Rory Bremner & Friends
Barry and Stuart Live
Jenny Eclair: Old Dog, New Tricks
James Campbell's Comedy 4 Kids
Adam Kay's Smutty Songs
PRESS
“He’s a man with a passionate desire to communicate his ideas, who is also very funny”
The Guardian
“Steel’s rapier wit cuts to the chase.”
The Observer
“Excellent stand up”
The Times
Comments
Bev Brookes ★★★★★
28th April 2011
I can't remember laughing so much since I was a child (I'm 63). And the whole theatre was laughing too. Very well done!
Barbie SHORT ★★★★★
28th April 2011
This was a terrific show which even the 2 yr old was keep intrigued by ( most of the time anyway) At firstsI was disappointed it was puppets but then realised how imaginative it was and how much the puppeteers put into it. The children also loved the bubbles and the butterflies raining down. Well done Citizens - anyone who is dithering and has the chance- go!
Rick Rennie ★★★★★
28th April 2011
This was an excellent thought provoking night which both myself and my friend enjoyed greatly.
Helen ★★★★★
13th April 2011
Hi Lesley, Thanks for your message. I'll pass this on to the Director and we'll be in touch!
lesley forsyth ★★★★★
12th April 2011
Hello, was browsing your site whan I came across this fab idea! I'm loving the notion of a comunity based performance based on the Glasgow Fair and wondered if I can help at all? I'm the Assistnat Mangaer for Information and Culture in sunny North Ayrshire which means I look after Libraries, Museums and Art Centres ( amoungst many other things! )and the traditional Doon The Watter Towns of Largs, Saltcoats and Stevenston are all in our area! WE have a latrge collection of nostalgic photos, postcards etc etc of the area and Id be keen to see if we could tie up with your production. Whether through the items we have, connecting you with some of the local people who made their living from the summer trade, connecting with the local community based Fair Festival ( The Queen of the Sea ) or possibly offering a venue to perform the show here in Ayrshire I would really like to be involved in some way that might benefit your production. Please please get in touch with your thoughts. Lesley
Helen ★★★★★
8th April 2011
Hi Angela, Pretty sure it'll be funny. He's comes highly recommended. We don't get any more info on material other than what you can read above, but rest assured it's safe for kids!
angela ★★★★★
8th April 2011
what is it about? is it funny? what kind of jokes?
Helen ★★★★★
8th April 2011
Hi June, I don't think so. I believe Stirling and Inverness may be the only other Scottish venues. If you click on Watershed Productions (above) their website should have full tour details.
june wells ★★★★★
8th April 2011
a query : will this production be coming to Aberdeen or Aberdeenshire? - please let me know so I can book seats. J
Stephen Arnold ★★★★★
5th April 2011
I saw this production this evening. It was a brilliant show. It was funny, provocative, and extremely insightful. I am so glad that I had the opportunity to see Mark's performance. Thank you for presenting this great artist and commentator.
Kees Deenik ★★★★★
2nd April 2011
This World Première was a big hit in Rotterdam. We love you all. The workshop of Neil and Elly was great!
Paul o'sullivan ★★★★★
1st April 2011
you guys were great in rotterdam. my friends & I loved the show. lots of great humor & songs. keep up the good work. cheers paul
Rick Rennie ★★★★★
29th March 2011
Bha an oidhche seo dìreach sgoineil.
Kerry Mullin ★★★★★
29th March 2011
Fantastic show. Great writing and engaging performances.
Kerry Mullin ★★★★★
29th March 2011
Energetic, engaging and hilarious. I loved every second and laughed so hard I cried.
Helen ★★★★★
21st March 2011
I totally agree with Susan. Molly's show was beautifully timed and pitched. It just shows that if you have a good story and an engaging manner you don't need any theatrical tricks. A wonderfully Daniel Kiston-esque piece of theatre that I hope gets re-mounted. More people should see this! Gary's show was also very entertaining. I enjoyed the interactive format of his show and in particular a few inspired ad-libs. A great night.
Susan Grant ★★★★★
21st March 2011
I was completely immersed in Molly's storytelling from start to finish and afterwards I felt like I had read a beautifully written, emotional and humorous novel with several stories intertwined. It was a fantastic show.
Beth Marshall ★★★★★
17th March 2011
Can highly recommend this comic for kids. Saw him about 6 years ago and the kids in the audience loved him, and we adults had a darn good afternoon too so if you are free give it a go - I'm sure it will be worth it!
Wiehan Britz ★★★★★
16th March 2011
Some great nominations and awards for the ' The Girl in the yellow dress production". Check it out from the link http://markettheatre.co.za/press-releases/read/the-market-theatre-does-it-again
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Mark Fletcher ★★★★★
28th April 2011
Absolutely fantastic! I tip my hat (Bowler) to Alasdair McCrone and Barrie Hunter, they have Babe and Stan to a tee. Entertaining, funny and moving. Words cannot describe how enjoyable this was. I had a tear in my eye as they performed the dance routine from Way out West. I'm a huge Laurel & Hardy fan and this just hits the mark.