Mark Nicholas: This Is Not the Autistic You Are Looking For

Comedy (disabled-led)

  • Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 - The Alcove
  • 15:30
  • Aug 25
  • 1 hour
  • Suitability: 18+ (Guideline)
  • Country: United Kingdom - England
  • Group: Mark Nicholas
  • Warnings and additional info: Audience participation, Discussions around Ableism and Ableist Language. Pay What You Can in advance to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
  • Accessibility:
    Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
    Signed Performance
    Relaxed Performance
    May not apply to all performances. You'll find more information about accessibile performances and how to book tickets in the accessibility tab below.
  • Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
  • Policy applies to: Children under 2 years
Venue Age Restriction: Under 18s allowed if accompanied by an adult

This show has performances in multiple locations

Description

Winner of the Neurodiverse Review Disability Champions Award 2023, Mark brings his debut show to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Mark is not your typical autist; he's rubbish at maths and he cannot count cards. Find out how Mark did not get his diagnosis, did not become a successful SEN teacher and did not follow his family’s career advice. This is not the autistic you are looking for. 'Impressively Skilled' (Scotsman). 'Mark's one of the best new acts on the circuit, check him out before he's famous!' (Joe Wells).

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General venue access

  • Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
    Signed Performance
    Relaxed Performance
  • Accessible entry: There is level access from the bar and cowgate entrance
  • Wheelchair access type: Level Access

  • Stairs: Information not supplied

Each venue can contain several space with different accessibly information. Visit the venue page for full venue accessibility info


Signed performances

  • Dates: 19 August
  • Interpreter: Sarah Smith - Stage Right
  • Type: BSL
  • Booking options: You can book independently online, or contact our access team to book your tickets and request any specific seating requests in relation to the location of the interpeter.

Relaxed performances

  • Dates: 14 August, 15 August, 16 August, 17 August, 18 August, 19 August, 20 August, 21 August, 22 August, 23 August, 24 August, 25 August, 1 August, 2 August, 3 August, 4 August, 6 August, 7 August, 8 August, 9 August, 10 August, 11 August
  • Booking options: You can book independently online, or contact our access team for more information or to discuss any accessibility requirements.
  • Character Introduction Details
  • Additional information: Feel free to move around, take breaks from the show if needed and engage with the artist if you don't understand a joke. The artist is autistic so will completely be ok with any of the above.

Be aware that this show features:

  • Audience invited on stage
  • Characters expressing anger
  • Permission to move around and make noise
  • Permission to engage with performer

Show does not feature:

  • Total Audience Black Out
  • Flashing Lights/Strobed Lighting
  • Loud/repetitive/high pitched/unexpected or overlapping sound
  • Distinctive smells
  • Special effects (e.g. smoke/bubbles/pyrotechnics)
  • Latex balloons
  • Heavily dialogue-driven scenes
  • Audience required to walk around
  • Audience required to undertake directed movement
  • Audience required to sing/speak along with/for performer
  • Performer goes into audience area
  • An intermission
  • Audience chill out area
  • Show guide or synopsis or character list

How and when to make an access booking

Our access tickets service is available to anyone who:

  • Would like to book specific accessibility services, e.g. a hearing loop, audio description headsets, captioning units, seating in relation to the location of the BSL interpreter
  • Requires extra assistance when at a venue
  • Has specific seating requirements
  • Is a wheelchair user
  • Requires a complimentary personal assistant ticket to attend a performance

Seb B. 85 days ago

Mark Nicholas was not the autistic I was looking for, but he was the autistic I needed to see. Great show!

Rabiah Coon 94 days ago

Mark's creativity and passion for raising awareness through sharing his experiences growing up with autism shined through. No spoilers but the inclusion of his mom's point of view added an additional dimension to the show that made it unique. Through his enthusiasm, act outs and strong storytelling, Mark created a compelling debut hour that is worth seeing!

Full disclosure: I am a friend of Mark's but this review reflects my experience in watching the show and is as objective as possible.

Alexandria Adamson 94 days ago

STRONG WITH THE FORCE MARK IS!

Mark as a fellow Âûtie is a tour-de-force masterclass of what disabled led comedy truly is, and may I add, a proper top bloke and friend! He says he not an “inspiration”, but in my opinion, he surely does influence and makes me proud to be part of a community that stands by each other - SOLIDARITY FOREVER!

Mark’s show This Is Not The Autistic You’re Looking For is a class act of Epic proportions, a polished piece of performance and a total LAUGH OUT LOUD masterpiece

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Mark B. 94 days ago

Saw Mark’s show today and really enjoyed it. A good sized venue. Mark had a nice calm, clear presenting style and some really good jokes to boot. Like many acts attending the fringe it can be a costly expense early in their career and I urge people to turn up and support Mark and his show

Simon 95 days ago

A very enjoyable show. Mark covers a wide range of personal experiences, from relationships with parents, school and work, and all linked through with a Star Wars theme.

As well as being very funny, it's an accessible show for autistic audiences, with encouragement to stim, and a range of sensory devices are offered at the beginning of the show.

Jo 99 days ago

First up, I loved that this was a relaxed performance with a box of fidget tools available for audience members to borrow - it was definitely the most accessible show I've seen so far this Fringe.

If you like cheesy puns and repetition for comedic effect (which I definitely do) then you'll enjoy this show. However, none of the jokes really layered with each other to create deeper or more unique punchlines, so your mileage may vary depending on taste. 2.5/5 stars.

Rosie Greene 105 days ago

Whether you have no prior knowledge of Autism, are an expert or have it yourself, go and see Mark’s hilarious show. In a world where more people are being diagnosed, Mark cleverly depicts how society stereotypes autism - and how we shouldn’t, with brilliant puns and witty catch lines to keep you laughing your socks off.

Nicola Richardson 107 days ago

Saw this today, laughed until I was choking at times!

A small audience as it's the start of the Fringe, but Mark worked with this and drew the audience in. Highly recommend this show - especially if you're autistic


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