About

What to expect

Mark Simmons is a one-liner comic known for clever writing and a quirky stage persona.

  • 2009 So You Think You're Funny finalist
  • 2013 Leicester Mercury Comedian Of The Year runner-up
  • Supports bigger names on UK tours
  • Co-hosts a movie podcast with Seann Walsh

Questions

When does Mark Simmons start and end?

Mark Simmons is on Monday, 23 November 2026, 19:30.

Where is Mark Simmons?

Mark Simmons takes place at Monkey Barrel Comedy Club, 9-11 Blair Street, Edinburgh.

What kind of comedy is it?

One-liner comedy with clever writing and a quirky stage persona.

The description compares him to Milton Jones and Tim Vine

Chortle praises his tight, silly puns

The Standard calls his jokes clever quips and elegant

What has Mark Simmons done?

2009 So You Think You're Funny finalist

2013 Leicester Mercury Comedian Of The Year runner-up

A big hit on the UK circuit

Supports bigger names on tour, including Seann Walsh

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Getting there

Monkey Barrel Comedy Club, 9-11 Blair Street, EH1 1QR Edinburgh, Scotland, GB

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