Mae Martin
Maeve Higgins
Maff Brown
Magnus Betner
Malcolm Hardee
Mandy Knight
Mandy Muden
Marc Lucero
Marc Maron
Marc Wootton
Marcel Lucont
Marcus Brigstocke
Marcus Ryan
Marek Larwood
Margaret Cho
Maria Bamford
Marian Pashley
Marie Vagen
Mark Allen
Mark Barrowcliffe
Mark Cooper-Jones
Mark Cornell
Mark Dolan
Mark Felgate
Mark Gatiss
Mark Hurst
Mark Maier
Mark Nelson
Mark Niel
Mark Olver
Mark Restuccia
Mark Simmons
Mark Smith
Mark Steel
Mark Stephenson
Mark Thomas
Mark Walker
Mark Watson
Markus Birdman
Marlon Davis
Martha McBrier
Martin Beaumont
Martin Coyote
Martin Davis
Martin Hill
Martin Mor
Martin Tapley
Martine Pepper
Marty McLean
Marty Wilson
Mary Bourke
Masai Graham
Mat & Faron
Mat Ewins
Mathew Horne
Matilda Wnek
Matt Blaize
Matt Dyktynski
Matt Forde
Matt Grantham
Matt Green
Matt Hollins
Matt Kirshen
Matt Lucas
Matt Price
Matt Reed
Matt Rees
Matt Richardson
Matt Rudge
Matt Tiller
Matt Watts
Matt Welcome
Matthew Hardy
Matthew Highton
Matthew Holness
Matthew Osborn
Matthew Winning
Maureen Langan
Maureen Younger
Max Dickins
Max Dowler
Men In Coats
Men With Bananas
Meryl O'Rourke
Michael Ayers
Michael Fabbri
Michael J Dolan
Michael Kossew
Michael Legge
Michael McIntyre
Michael Mooney
Michael Redmond
Michael Smiley
Michael Tombs
Michael Winslow
Michelle De Swarte
Mick Ferry
Mick McGrath
Mick Miller
Mick Sergeant
Mickey Anderson
Mickey D
Mickey Hutton
Mickey Sharma
Micky Flanagan
Midnight Beast
Mike Belgrave
Mike Birbiglia
Mike Gunn
Mike McShane
Mike Milligan
Mike Newall
Mike Sheer
Mike Wilkinson
Mike Wilmot
Mike Wozniak
Miles Crawford
Miles Jupp
Milo McCabe
Milton Jones
Miranda Hart
Miss London
Mitch Benn
Mitch Fatel
Mo The Comedian
Moonfish Rhumba
Moshe Kasher
Mowten
Mr B The Gentleman Rhymer
Mr Cee
Mundo Jazz
Murdo Haggs
Markus Birdman
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![]() ‘Don’t heckle. I’m too old for that now,’ announces Markus Birdman at the top of his show. The bagpiper outside hasn’t heard him, but he soon quietens. But there will be no need to get us to pipe down as Birdman’s flow commands attention. At 42, Birdman maintains he’s ‘half-dead’, at least mathematically speaking. Mentally and physically speaking, he seems on ebullient form. However, he recently has cause to reflect on his own vulnerability and mortality though when he suffered a stroke. At first, because of the timing of it, the attack was put down to a hangover, but, when a loss of vision in one eye persisted he went to the opticians and a journey through the NHS began. Birdman dips in and out of his story to muse on related topics, or to punctuate each step of his medical experiences, – such as intrusive questionnaires – with a joke. Occasionally his jokes are corny, but always pithy. Often he’s too quick for his audience or maybe too sly. A joke about a brain scan looking like a ‘laser bukkake’ almost goes over everyone’s heads. Explorative surgery reveals more about his condition, clearing up what was a mystery to the doctors and forcing Birdman into a longer hospital stay. Patients around him find god, but Birdman - the son of a vicar who has spent many of his last Edinburgh shows illustrating how not religious he is – does not. Instead what Birdman finds is six rules for living. They are noted on the tableau behind him, a collection of the former art student’s smart doodles, including depictions of Mexico’s ghoulish Day Of The Dead characters. Oh his set list is on there too, but Birdman is too accomplished a showman to ever let anyone see if he needed prompting. The tips for living are all quite obvious; love, friends, taking pleasure in the little things and being your best… This hardly matters because their general nature allows free reign on examples, but they are well chosen to illustrate his point rather than feeling shoe-horned in. Quite simply they are born out of first-hand experience and not cliché – just like the rest of the show.
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Funny sharp and intelligent . More please. Dante, August 2010 |
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This guy is very funny, one of the best comics I have seen at the Blue Cat. He maintains good pace and delivery and his topics are always interesting. His CDs are worth buying too, and repay the outlay. In appearance, he reminds me a bit of the young George Best, with his beard and all. Which is kind of funny, right there. John F Keane, June 2009 |
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He's brilliant and in my opinion, the most under-rated act in the country at the moment. He's already a top headliner, but can go even further. I just hope that someone realises this and gives him the opportunity for greater exposure that he thoroughly deserves. Matt Price, February 2009 |
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Markus is one of the best stand ups i've seen in a long time. His CD Sympathy for the Devil is one of the most enjoyable things I've heard in years Paul Yorke, December 2008 |
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Saw Markus last night at Jongleurs in Cardiff, wiped the floor with the headliner - not laughed so much in ages. Will defo pay to see him again. Kate York, February 2008 |
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Totally unfunny, seen him twice now and died a death both times. He should pay us. Love Chortle but they should be a ban on so called comics like Markus Turdman.. sorry Birdman. Hope he doesn't make a living out of comedy. If he does then anyone can be a comic. Avoid at all costs. Simon Docker, February 2008 |
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He's a funny dude. Saw him in Amsterdam. Good lad. davey, July 2007 |
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Markus completely out performed the headline act in Harrogate last night with a trial run of this year's Edinburgh show. Funniest comedian seen in Harrogate for some time. Fully recommended! Stew, July 2007 |
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Where can I see Markus Birdman next?
| Saturday 25th May, '13 | |
| Venue: | Hippodrome Casino |
| Prices: | £20-£25 |
| Comics: | Adam Bloom, Ian Stone, Markus Birdman, Jim Smallman (MC) |
| 19:00 - Saturday 25th May, '13 | |
| Venue: | Sway Bar |
| Prices: | Call for prices |
| Comics: | Daliso Chaponda, Markus Birdman |
| Info: | Plus: Garr Murran, Tucker |
| 21:15 - Saturday 25th May, '13 | |
| Venue: | Sway Bar |
| Prices: | Call for prices |
| Comics: | Daliso Chaponda, Markus Birdman |
| Info: | Plus: Garr Murran, Tucker |
| 20:00 - Saturday 25th May, '13 | |
| Venue: | Backyard Bar |
| Prices: | £13 |
| Comics: | |
| Info: |
Plus: Frederik Anderson
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| 19:30 - Friday 31st May, '13 | |
| Venue: | Comedy Store |
| Prices: | £20 |
| Comics: | Carl Donnelly, Ian Stone, Josh Howie, Markus Birdman, Dave Johns (MC) |
| 19:00 - Friday 31st May, '13 | |
| Venue: | Comedy Store |
| Prices: | £15 (£10 concs) |
| Comics: | Carl Donnelly, Ian Stone, Josh Howie, Markus Birdman, Dave Johns (MC) |
| 23:00 - Saturday 1st Jun, '13 | |
| Venue: | Comedy Store |
| Prices: | £18 (£13 concs) |
| Comics: | Carl Donnelly, Hal Cruttenden, Josh Howie, Markus Birdman, Dave Johns (MC) |
| 19:30 - Saturday 1st Jun, '13 | |
| Venue: | Comedy Store |
| Prices: | £22.50 |
| Comics: | Carl Donnelly, Hal Cruttenden, Josh Howie, Markus Birdman, Dave Johns (MC) |
| 20:30 - Saturday 22nd Jun, '13 | |
| Venue: | Bath Komedia |
| Prices: | £10 to £18 |
| Comics: | Markus Birdman, Mike Newall, Nick Page (MC) |
| Info: | Plus: Paul Myrehaug |
| 20:00 - Friday 28th Jun, '13 | |
| Venue: | Preston Frog & Bucket |
| Prices: | Free |
| Comics: | John Lynn, Markus Birdman, Vladimir McTavish, Chris Brooker (MC) |
| 20:00 - Saturday 29th Jun, '13 | |
| Venue: | Preston Frog & Bucket |
| Prices: | Free |
| Comics: | John Lynn, Markus Birdman, Vladimir McTavish, Chris Brooker (MC) |
| 21:00 - Monday 1st Jul, '13 | |
| Venue: | Ye Olde Rose & Crown |
| Prices: | £15 |
| Comics: | |
| Info: |
Work in progress shows.
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| 19:30 - Sunday 7th Jul, '13 | |
| Venue: | Crown and Two Chairmen |
| Prices: | Adult - £7.00, Student - £4.00 |
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| 20:30~00:00 - Saturday 20th Jul, '13 | |
| Venue: | Piccadilly Jongleurs |
| Prices: | £15 |
| Comics: | |
| Info: |
Plus: Rory O' Hanlon
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| 13:30~00:00 - Sunday 28th Jul, '13 | |
| Venue: | Derby Bar One |
| Prices: | £7 |
| Comics: | |
| Info: |
Edinburgh Festival Preview All-dayer
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| 21:25~22:25 - Thursday 1st Aug, '13 | |
| Venue: | Stand 2 |
| Prices: | £6 to £8 |
| Show: | Markus Birdman: Happily Ever After |
| 21:25~22:25 - Friday 2nd Aug, '13 | |
| Venue: | Stand 2 |
| Prices: | £6 to £8 |
| Show: | Markus Birdman: Happily Ever After |
| 21:25~22:25 - Saturday 3rd Aug, '13 | |
| Venue: | Stand 2 |
| Prices: | £6 to £8 |
| Show: | Markus Birdman: Happily Ever After |
| 21:25~22:25 - Sunday 4th Aug, '13 | |
| Venue: | Stand 2 |
| Prices: | £6 to £8 |
| Show: | Markus Birdman: Happily Ever After |
| 21:25~22:25 - Monday 5th Aug, '13 | |
| Venue: | Stand 2 |
| Prices: | £6 to £8 |
| Show: | Markus Birdman: Happily Ever After |
| 21:25~22:25 - Tuesday 6th Aug, '13 | |
| Venue: | Stand 2 |
| Prices: | £6 to £8 |
| Show: | Markus Birdman: Happily Ever After |
| 21:25~22:25 - Wednesday 7th Aug, '13 | |
| Venue: | Stand 2 |
| Prices: | £6 to £8 |
| Show: | Markus Birdman: Happily Ever After |
| 21:25~22:25 - Thursday 8th Aug, '13 | |
| Venue: | Stand 2 |
| Prices: | £6 to £8 |
| Show: | Markus Birdman: Happily Ever After |
| 21:25~22:25 - Friday 9th Aug, '13 | |
| Venue: | Stand 2 |
| Prices: | £6 to £8 |
| Show: | Markus Birdman: Happily Ever After |
| 21:25~22:25 - Saturday 10th Aug, '13 | |
| Venue: | Stand 2 |
| Prices: | £6 to £8 |
| Show: | Markus Birdman: Happily Ever After |
| 21:25~22:25 - Sunday 11th Aug, '13 | |
| Venue: | Stand 2 |
| Prices: | £6 to £8 |
| Show: | Markus Birdman: Happily Ever After |
| 21:25~22:25 - Tuesday 13th Aug, '13 | |
| Venue: | Stand 2 |
| Prices: | £6 to £8 |
| Show: | Markus Birdman: Happily Ever After |
| 21:25~22:25 - Wednesday 14th Aug, '13 | |
| Venue: | Stand 2 |
| Prices: | £6 to £8 |
| Show: | Markus Birdman: Happily Ever After |
| 21:25~22:25 - Thursday 15th Aug, '13 | |
| Venue: | Stand 2 |
| Prices: | £6 to £8 |
| Show: | Markus Birdman: Happily Ever After |
| 21:25~22:25 - Friday 16th Aug, '13 | |
| Venue: | Stand 2 |
| Prices: | £6 to £8 |
| Show: | Markus Birdman: Happily Ever After |
| 21:25~22:25 - Saturday 17th Aug, '13 | |
| Venue: | Stand 2 |
| Prices: | £6 to £8 |
| Show: | Markus Birdman: Happily Ever After |
| 21:25~22:25 - Sunday 18th Aug, '13 | |
| Venue: | Stand 2 |
| Prices: | £6 to £8 |
| Show: | Markus Birdman: Happily Ever After |
| 21:25~22:25 - Monday 19th Aug, '13 | |
| Venue: | Stand 2 |
| Prices: | £6 to £8 |
| Show: | Markus Birdman: Happily Ever After |
| 21:25~22:25 - Tuesday 20th Aug, '13 | |
| Venue: | Stand 2 |
| Prices: | £6 to £8 |
| Show: | Markus Birdman: Happily Ever After |
| 21:25~22:25 - Wednesday 21st Aug, '13 | |
| Venue: | Stand 2 |
| Prices: | £6 to £8 |
| Show: | Markus Birdman: Happily Ever After |
| 21:25~22:25 - Thursday 22nd Aug, '13 | |
| Venue: | Stand 2 |
| Prices: | £6 to £8 |
| Show: | Markus Birdman: Happily Ever After |
| 21:25~22:25 - Friday 23rd Aug, '13 | |
| Venue: | Stand 2 |
| Prices: | £6 to £8 |
| Show: | Markus Birdman: Happily Ever After |
| 21:25~22:25 - Saturday 24th Aug, '13 | |
| Venue: | Stand 2 |
| Prices: | £6 to £8 |
| Show: | Markus Birdman: Happily Ever After |
| 21:25~22:25 - Sunday 25th Aug, '13 | |
| Venue: | Stand 2 |
| Prices: | £6 to £8 |
| Show: | Markus Birdman: Happily Ever After |
| 20:00 - Friday 4th Oct, '13 | |
| Venue: | Leicester Just The Tonic |
| Prices: | £9 (£6.50 concs) |
| Comics: | Danny McLoughlin, Fin Taylor, Markus Birdman |
| Info: | Plus: John Hastings |
| 20:00 - Saturday 5th Oct, '13 | |
| Venue: | Leicester Just The Tonic |
| Prices: | £12.50 (£8 concs) |
| Comics: | Danny McLoughlin, Fin Taylor, Markus Birdman |
| Info: | Plus: John Hastings |
| 20:00 - Saturday 5th Oct, '13 | |
| Venue: | Nottingham Just the Tonic |
| Prices: | £10 (£6 concs) |
| Comics: | Danny McLoughlin, Joel Dommett, Lloyd Griffith, Markus Birdman |

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Edinburgh Fringe 2004
Markus Birdman: One Step Beyond
Edinburgh Fringe 2007
Markus Birdman: Son Of A Preacher Man
Edinburgh Fringe 2008
Markus Birdman: Sympathy For The Devil
Edinburgh Fringe 2011
Markus Birdman: Dreaming
Edinburgh Fringe 2012
Markus Birdman: Love, Life and Death
Edinburgh Fringe 2013
Markus Birdman: Happily Ever After


