Mark Nelson
Mark Nelson possesses a talent that is simply obscene..you'll want to see what all the fuss is about..his act definitely reveals a star in the making.
The List
A viciously sharp sense of timing
Metro
A remarkably accomplished stage presence… blistering material which pushes dangerously near the boundaries of good taste.
Sunday Times
Since winning the inaugural Scottish Comedian of the Year Award in 2006, barely a year after his first-ever open-spot, Mark Nelson’s distinctive mix of cutting observations, social commentary and hilarious one-liners has seen him firmly established as one of the most acclaimed and sought after comedians in the UK and abroad. He has been tour support for Jason Manford, Russell Kane and Jim Jeffries.
With a likeable manner on stage belying some of the stronger content, Nelson often has audiences laughing at things they know they really shouldn’t be laughing at. An MA degree in Politics from Glasgow University supports his brilliantly topical writing and, although his stand-up is certainly not for the easily offended, the material is intelligent, well conceived and beautifully crafted, all supported by a very confident delivery.
Mark’s excellent writing skills are also being recognised. His debut radio series Mark Nelson’s Guide To Marriage broadcast in December 2013 and won the Scottish Comedy Awards Radio Prize. He supplied material for Jason Manford’s A Funny Old Week, and three series of Russell Howard’s Good News. Mark also wrote and performed sketches, topical stand-up and co-hosted with Susan Calman BBC Scotland’s 2014 Commonwealth Games satirical comedy series Don’t Drop The Baton.
Mark has appeared on The One Show (BBC1) Comedy Marathon (BBC3) Comedy Underground (BBC Scotland) Have I Got News For You, The News Quiz and has hosted BBC’s The Good, The Bad & The Unexpected and Edinburgh Unlocked as well as being a guest on top podcast Have A Word with over 950 million views online.
He has also been voted UK Comedians Comedian Of The Year and is the 5 times winner of Best Headliner at the Scottish Comedy Awards