A former Cambridge Footlighter, Mark Watson first made an impact on the comedy circuit in 2002 when he won the Daily Telegraph Open Mic competition andwas a runner-up in So You Think You\'re Funny? He has become known for his Edinburgh shows (2005\'s 50 Years Before Death And The Awful Prospect Of Enternity was nominated for the Perrier) and his gruelling shows that last more than 24 hours. Perrier\'s successor, the if.comeddies, awarded the panel award for best capturing the spirit of the fringe, in 2007.
A former Cambridge Footlighter, Mark Watson first made an impact on the comedy circuit in 2002 when he won the Daily Telegraph Open Mic competition andwas a runner-up in So You Think You\'re Funny? He has become known for his Edinburgh shows (2005\'s 50 Years Before Death And The Awful Prospect Of Enternity was nominated for the Perrier) and his gruelling shows that last more than 24 hours. Perrier\'s successor, the if.comeddies, awarded the panel award for best capturing the spirit of the fringe, in 2007.