Mark Simmons - Jest to Impress
WINNER Dave’s Funniest Joke of the Fringe 2024
As Seen on Mock The Week, BT Sport and ITV, ‘Master of one-liners’ Mark Simmons had a groundbreaking 200+ date sell out debut tour lasting two years, spanning the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.
Mark is back on tour in 2026 with Jest To Impress, a brand new show packed with even more expertly crafted one-liners, alongside his trademark off-the-cuff jokes based on random audience suggestions.
Mark is enjoying further success with his podcast, Jokes With Mark Simmons, where he invites a fellow comic, such as Gary Delaney, Sarah Millican, Milton Jones, and Penn & Teller to discuss jokes that they’ve written but for whatever reason couldn’t get to work.
Recipient of Victoria Wood Panel Prize Fringe 2023
UK Comics’ Comic 2022 – Best Act
RUNNER UP DAVE’s Top 10 Jokes of the Fringe 2022
'Master of the crisp, clean, one-line zinger'
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Evening Standard
'A talented comic with an artisan’s grasp of joke writing'
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Chortle
'Master of one-liners…his show consists of literally one liner after one liner, with one or two breaks for the audience to catch their breath before another assault on the laughter and muscles with the next segment'
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One4Review
'Absolutely hilarious'
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Scotsman
- Main reception: +44 (0)1752 893400
- Box office inquiries: +44 (0)1752 893412
- Available at box office
- Tickets held under reservation name
- Photo ID required for pickup
- Pickup window: 1 hour before performance start
- Free parking available on Marjon University campus
- Designated visitor parking zones
- Accessible parking spaces near theatre entrance
- Limited evening parking after 6:00 PM
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Companion seats adjacent to accessible spaces
- Hearing loop system available
- Ground floor and lift access to all levels
- No outside food or drinks
- No photography during performances
- Mobile phones must be silenced
- Late arrivals may be seated at management's discretion
- Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
- Recommended age limits vary by performance
- Babes in arms not permitted for most shows
- Youth/student discounts available
