Mark Nelson : Live
Mark Nelson
Since winning the inaugural Scottish Comedian of the Year Award in 2006, barely a year after his first-ever open-spot, Mark Nelsons mix of dark humour, cutting observations and superb one-liners has seen him firmly established as one of the UKs biggest-hitting comedy powerhouses.
With a likeable manner on stage belying some of the stronger content, Nelson often has audiences laughing at things they know they really shouldnt 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. He is therefore a very sought-after comedian and writer, with both the skill and intellect to be able to adapt his material to suit and entertain any club, theatre or corporate audiences.
In 2016, Mark created a series of online clips, The News At 2, for BBC Scotlands Short Stuff strand and co-starring his two-year-old daughter. Featuring topics such as Global Warming, Donald Trump, and the Economy, the clips went viral and he was commissioned to make more, starting with one on the Brexit turmoil. Now rebranded The News At 3, he released several more in 2017 with a number of them, including the hilarious Valentines Day, again going viral with views in the many millions. Another subsequent clip released in time for Easter surpassed 90 million views alone. The popularity of these clips saw News At 3 being mentioned in the Scottish Parliament as part of the discussion about a new BBC in Scotland and was picked up by the BBCs One Show, in the process of becoming the biggest social media phenomenon in the BBCs history with audience engagement exceeding 130 million views.
Widely recognised as a superb stand-up, including being frequently nominated and some-time winner of the annual Best Headliner at the Scottish Comedy Awards, Nelson has no gimmicks, relies on no frillshis work is just consistently top-quality comedy, pure unadulterated stand-up of the highest order.
Mark Nelson possesses a talent that is simply obsceneyou'll want to see what all the fuss is about.
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.'
The Sunday Times
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Dr Dave Wandless
Imagine your doctor decided to swap the stethoscope for a microphone and found out laughter really is the best medicine. Meet Dave Wandless, an observational and satirical comedian who weaves his experiences as a GP into a hilarious commentary on the state of the NHS, the absurdities of modern medicine, and the joys of living (un)healthily. With a cheerful, cheeky, and self-deprecating style, Dave has audiences wondering if hes actually a practicing doctor (we think in a good way - they think he should be a comedian!).
After being told by a seasoned comic to "get a life" and a psychiatrist to "get a good strong girlfriend," Dave did one better: he got married, took a 10-year hiatus, and returned to comedy with a prescription for laughter. Since then, hes had two sell-out performances at Breakneck Comedy in 2024 and has shared the stage with comedy heavyweights like Craig Campbell, Larry Dean, and Justin Moorhouse.
By day, he's a dedicated GP and university lecturer shaping the doctors of tomorrow; by night, he's the doctor making you laugh till it hurts. Come see why medicine and comedy make the perfect remedy!
Neil Skene
Coming soon Neil Skene Exposed.
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2 nights only, Neil is bringing his solo show to Breakneck Comedy, he will lay himself bare and promises to expose anddispel some truths and myths about living with sight loss in a world he isforced to share with the sighted!
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