Mark Watson: Life After Deaths

Join British comedian Mark Watson for an expansive conversation with host Sami Shah about his work and career in comedy and literature.
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British comedian Mark Watson is a beloved regular in Melbourne, having performed over 200 times at more than ten Melbourne International Comedy Festivals.
On this trip, Watson visits the Wheeler Centre for an intimate and inevitably funny discussion about his career as a stand-up comedian, his work as an author, and his latest autobiography-meets-self-help book, 8 Deaths (And Life After Them).
Join Watson for one night only with host Sami Shah as he draws on his personal and professional experiences for an expansive discussion about confronting life’s setbacks, the generative potential of ‘failure’ and the challenges and rewards of a globe-trotting life in comedy.
Presented in partnership with Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
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Mark Watson is one of the most celebrated comedians on the international circuit. He has been awarded and nominated for numerous awards, including Best Newcomer at the Perrier Awards, the Panel Prize at the If.comedie Awards, the Barry Award at the Melbourne Comedy Festival (nominee) and the Time Ou... Read more

Sami Shah is a multi-award winning comedian, writer, journalist and broadcaster. Sami’s comedy has won the Best Local Act at the 2013 Perth International Comedy Festival, and Best Comedy at 2016 Fringe World. He’s performed multiple sold-out runs at comedy festivals across Australia, as well... Read more
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