Mark Thomas: 40 In Stand Up Years
About this event
What?! Mark Thomas has been ‘standing up’ for 40 years? Impossible! But how old does that make you…? Alas it is true; one of our oldest surviving alternative comics celebrates 40 years at the mic. So, here's what he has done so far in numbers: performed comedy for 40 years; won 8 awards for performing, 4 for human rights work and 1 he invented for himself; made 6 series of the Mark Thomas Comedy Product (Channel 4); written 6 books and 5 play scripts; made 5 series of The Manifesto for Radio 4; made 3 Dispatches for Channel 4; sued the police (and won) 3 times; curated and authored 2 art exhibitions with artist Tracey Moberly; and had 1 Guinness World Record for holding 20 protests in 24 hours. If that's not enough, he's also walked 724km around the length of the Israel Wall in the West Bank, been credited with changing the law on tax avoidance, started a comedy club in Palestine with Dr Sam Beale, and campaigned successfully for things like trade union recognition for cinema workers and getting multinationals to change their practices. You're right, there's more, but your attention is running out and we're running out of space. So, let's just say he's generally mucked about trying
Event details
- Date
- Sunday, 29 November 2026
- Start time
- 12:00
Getting there & venue info
Wedgewood Rooms, 147b Albert Road, Portsmouth PO4 0JW.
Parking: Limited street parking available.
Accessibility: The venue is accessible for disabled patrons with flat level access throughout and disablet toilet facilities.
Venue rules: No cameras, video cameras or audio recording devices No food, bottles or cans No alcohol or illegal substances Smoking is permitted
Box office: 12:00 - 19:00 Monday - Saturday
Good to know
What time does Mark Thomas: 40 In Stand Up Years start?
Mark Thomas: 40 In Stand Up Years is on Sunday, 29 November 2026 at Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth. The listed start time is 12:00 (UK time).
What are the set times for Mark Thomas: 40 In Stand Up Years?
Official set times for Mark Thomas: 40 In Stand Up Years haven't been published. The listed start is 12:00. Running orders are usually confirmed by the venue or artist closer to the date, so check their social channels.
Where is Wedgewood Rooms?
Wedgewood Rooms is at 147b Albert Road, PO4 0JW, Portsmouth.
Can children attend Mark Thomas: 40 In Stand Up Years?
No under 14s admitted. Under 18s must remain outside the licensed bar area.
Is there parking at Wedgewood Rooms?
Limited street parking available.
Is Wedgewood Rooms accessible?
The venue is accessible for disabled patrons with flat level access throughout and disablet toilet facilities.
