Mark Simmons – Jest To Impress

Standard Theatre Seated | Age guidance 14+ | Plus Support from Danny Ward

WINNER Dave’s Funniest Joke of the Fringe 2024

As seen on Mock The Week, BT Sport, and ITV, Mark Simmons is a ‘master of one-liners.’ His 200+ date debut tour was not only a sell-out success but also spanned the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.

Now, Mark returns in 2026 with Jest To Impress, a brand-new show packed with razor-sharp one-liners. Additionally, his quick-witted, off-the-cuff jokes – based on audience suggestions – ensure every show is unique.

Meanwhile, his hit podcast, Jokes With Mark Simmons, continues to attract big names. Guests such as Gary Delaney, Sarah Millican, Milton Jones, and even Penn & Teller join him to discuss jokes that, for one reason or another, didn’t quite work.

All things considered, Mark’s sharp humour guarantees an unforgettable night of comedy.

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’
★★★★ Evening Standard

‘A talented comic with an artisan’s grasp of joke writing’
★★★★ 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’
★★★★ One4Review

‘Absolutely hilarious’
★★★★ The Scotsman

Support comes from Jokes with Mark Simmons podcast co-host Danny Ward. For over 17 years, award‑winning comedian Danny Ward has been delighting crowds across the UK, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand with his unique blend of “slick, quick, funny material. He is the winner of the Ish Comedy Awards Panel Prize for his latest Edinburgh show, as well as a recipient of the Victoria Wood Award at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards.

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