Mark Thomas

Mark Thomas

Activist and comedian Mark Thomas brings critically acclaimed show to Stornoway.

Jeff Stark: Old Fart Gassing

The Wrinklies: meet the Edinburgh Fringe comedians embracing old age

Five must-see theatre shows in Scotland in October including Quiz

Kieran Hodgson is among the contenders for the main prize in this year's Edinburgh Comedy Awards.

Festival Diary: Kieran Hodgson’s new ‘People Make Glasgow anthem’

Craig Leo and Carlo Daniels in Life & Times of Michael K. Picture: Fiona McPherson

Fringe reviews: JM Coetzee’s Life & Times Of Michael K | England & Son + more...

The scheduled line-up includes comedy stars such as Mark Nelson, Jason Byrne and Jo Caulfield

Edinburgh bin strike: Fringe stars' gala fundraiser to support strikers

Patti Harrison

Edinburgh Festival Fringe reviews: Patti Harrison | Mark Thomas: Black and White

Mark Thomas (Pic: Tony Pletts)

My Festival: Mark Thomas

Some of the places perfect to grab a bite of food between festival shows this August.

10 restaurants and bars for a snack between shows at Edinburgh’s festivals

Funeral Flowers by Emma Dennis-Edwards is part of this year's Shedinburgh programme.

Fringe review: Shedinburgh

Harry Hill, left, and Mark Thomas, right, will be taking part in this year's Shedinburgh Festival Fringe.

Harry Hill and Mark Thomas top festival bill

Police say warm weather should not be treated as an excuse to relax social distancing measures. Picture: Shutterstock

Going on holiday is not a good enough excuse to travel, police say

Aidan Goatley: Happy Britain Part 1, Sweet Grassmarket (Venue 18)

Theatre review: Aidan Goatley: Happy Britain Part 1, Sweet Grassmarket, Edinburg...

Has Andrew O'Neill been abducted by aliens?

Comedy Review: Andrew O'Neill: We Are Not in the Least Afraid of Ruins..., Liqui...

Dashcam video shows driver going the wrong way along motorway - before reversing...

Fringe boss Shona McCarthy has come out fighting over claims some shows exploit their staff (Picture: Greg Macvean)

Fringe Society needs help amid ‘change or die’ claims – Brian Ferguson

Where It Hurts is set in the waiting room of a psychiatric unit. Picture: Chris Scott

Theatre reviews: Mark Thomas '“ Check Up: Our NHS at 70 | Where It Hurts

Mark Thomas. PIC: Steve Ullathorne

Theatre preview: Fringe shows to explore the NHS at 70

Mark Thomas gives a voice to performers who might otherwise be voiceless

Comedy review: Mark Thomas: Showtime from the Frontline

Mark Thomas with Faisal Abu Alhayjaa and Alaa Shehada

Interview: comedian Mark Thomas on Showtime From the Frontline, his new show abo...

The finds were made in the central North Sea and west of Shetland

Scotland's oil and gas sector '˜alive and kicking'

Alexei Sayle will be among the special guests at the Glasgow International Comedy Festival in March.

Stars lined up for Glasgow comedy festival's 16th birthday

Comedy review: Mark Thomas: A Show That Gambles on the Future

Shetland oil find 2017

First oil recovered from redeveloped field near Shetland

The Edinburgh Festival celebrates its 70th anniversary this year. Picture: Neil Hanna

70th Edinburgh Fringe to be '˜biggest platform on the planet for freeedom of exp...

Jenna Watt is one of this year's Fringe First winners

Fringe First award winners announced

Mark Thomas in The Red Shed

Theatre review: Mark Thomas: The Red Shed

Mark Thomass The Red Shed at the Traverse is perceptive about political alienation in towns like Wakefield. Picture: Contributed

Joyce McMillan: Lessons to learn for Labour in South Yorkshire

A view of part of the BP Etap platform. Picture: PA

BP commits to staying in North Sea for 40 years

BP has doubled its stake in the Culzean project. Picture: Craig Stephen

BP doubles stake in North Sea's Culzean gas field

BP is to axe about 600 North Sea roles

BP to axe 600 North Sea jobs as oil downturn bites

BP to axe 600 North Sea jobs as oil downturn bites

Toppled Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein is a source of comedy at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Picture: Getty

Politics and conflict at Edinburgh Fringe 2014

Unions claim rig workers have been placed on blacklists. Picture: TSPL

Oil rig workers placed on blacklists, claim unions

'Political theatre today should be a place of riotous debate'. Picture: TSPL

Tiffany Jenkins: Debating political theatre

Playwright Tim Price. Picture: Warren Orchard

Theatre Uncut poses political questions

Mark Thomas at a protest outside the Russian consulate during the Edinburgh Fringe. Thomas is furious at being 'blacklisted' by building firms. Picture: Greg Macvean

Comedian Mark Thomas ‘on construction blacklist’

Comedian Susan Calman wipes away tears outside the Russian Consulate. Picture: Neil Hanna

Fringe LGBT gig held outside Russian consulate

Phone hacking: Four arrested at Mirror Group

Festival review: Mark Thomas: Bravo Figaro; Traverse Theatre

Jonathan Melville: Meanwhile, over at the zomcom schlockfest

Comedy review: Activism is Fun, Globe (Venue 161), Edinburgh
I WENT to see Chris Coltrane because he came very highly recommended by Mark Thomas. Frankly, who needs a review from me when you have that?

Best of the fest 04/08/2012

Interview: Mark Thomas, comedian

The Bongo Club agrees deal with university to remain open until 2013

Andrew Eaton-Lewis: Already excited by the Fringe brochure, if exhausted just lo...

The Smarts: Edinburgh Fringe attractions

Bongo Club asks university to support Old Kirk move

Former comedy promoter to stand for council in May

No prosecutions over Haka

No action against Utah police for pepper spraying Haka students

Comedy review: Mark Thomas, The Stand

Spotlight on . . .

Preview: The Stand Comedy Club, 2012

They’re taking the mic

Why did men on a stag party get naked, why wouldn't women act that way?

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

Yousaf: Growing popular support for Yes the only way to Scottish independence

Nadine Dorries. Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

SNP MP cleared of bullying Nadine Dorries