Mark Thomas: Black and White
Comedy (stand-up, political)
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Venue 5The Stand Comedy Club - Stand 1
- 13:30
- Aug 28
- 1 hour
- Country: United Kingdom - England
- Group: Mark Thomas / The Stand Comedy Club
- Warnings and additional info: Strong language/swearing
- Accessibility: 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 are not allowed in the venue
- Policy applies to: Children under 2 years
Description
Hi-de-hi darlings – welcome back. Expect creative fun from one of our oldest surviving alternative comics. Taking down politicians. Mucking about. New ideas and finding hope. This award-winning comedian (is there any other type?) asks how did we get here? What are we going to do about it? Who’s up for a sing-song? After lockdowns and isolation this show is about the simple act of being in a room together and toppling international capitalism. 'You’ll leave recommitted to the fight against this appalling authoritarian government, to keep that tradition alive' (Guardian, 2021).Please note that while all media gallery content is provided by verified members of the event, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society does not review or approve this content before it is posted. Reports of inappropriate content or copyright infringement can be directed to [email protected].
General venue access
- Accessible entry: Stand 1 is in a basement and access is by stairs at the front of the building from the pavement. Stairs are well lit and in good condition. Seven steps down, turn 90 degrees, then two more to gain access. Staff always available to assist.
- Stairs: 6 - 10
Wheelchair access type: Not fully wheelchair accessible
Each venue can contain several space with different accessibly information. Visit the venue page for full venue accessibility info
How and when to make an access booking
- Phone: +44 (0)131 226 0002
- Email: [email protected]
- Textphone: +44 (0)7860 018 299
- Find out more about access at the Fringe.
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
Gayle R 39 days ago
Non stop politician bashing - just what the country needs. RIP Bernard Cribbins
Barbara Grant 39 days ago
This man is a professional - hardworking and hilarious and continues to entertain us after seeing him in several different shows over far more years than we care to remember
Will 39 days ago
Brilliant as ever
Bettys Salmon 40 days ago
Everything you expect and more! Laughed from start to finish. Brilliant.
Marcus K 42 days ago
Mark Thomas has been entertaining, informing and inspiring me since the 90's and on seeing his stand-up show today, well, he's never been better... Raw comedy with a truly delightful bit of audience participation in the middle.
Go see...
Claire Bowers 46 days ago
Absolutely spot on. I laughed for the entire hour. Genius, satirical. Just brilliant-go see him. His enthusiasm and energy is amazing.
Brian 46 days ago
12th August.
I may be biased, Mark Thomas has been my favourite comedian for a number of years.
This show pulls no punches it is a rapid fire, and for today hot and sweaty, assassination of our corrupt and useless political elite. Mark's passion passion for justice and equality provides a beacon for the rest of us to follow.
Not one to attend if you are a Tory. I loved every second of it.
Joe Swan 46 days ago
What sets this apart from nearly all other stand up acts is the sheer passion and laser targeted anger with which Mark Thomas delivers this tight, almost evangelical set. As always, he weaves comedy, satire, warmth and honesty into 60 minutes of comedic mastery. For sheer sweat alone, he is unrivalled in Edinburgh and I urge others to beg, steal or forge a ticket. Not for the Tory-hearted!
Michael Harley 48 days ago
In amongst Mark ranting he tells great stories and very clever jokes. People with Type 2 diabetes especially welcome.
Wayne Howsen 52 days ago
Clever, funny, surprising, challenging and spot on in every way. My wife’s throat hurt from laughing so much - but there is real depth to every line - came away reflecting on many aspects of the world we are living in and determined to be more active in challenging what is wrong. Highly recommended.
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The Recs 40 days ago
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