Review: Mark Watson, Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury
Comedy fans at Theatre Severn could have been forgiven for thinking a show called: 'The Information' might be a little on the dull side, but the sharp-witted comedian performing it couldn't have been funnier.
Enter the familiar face of Mark Watson, a regular on Mock The Week, Never Mind The Buzzcocks, Have I Got News for You and Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow who's rapid fire style of gushing comedy packs an almighty punch considering his somewhat unassuming figure.
Right from the start, guests texted Mark their secrets, hidden talents and tip-offs which he used as an innovative springboard for interaction.
The result was simply hilarious with several audience members visibly crying with laughter and revealing some pretty shocking experiences, too rude to mention here!
He'd done his virtual research too and combined pre-rehearsed sketches such as a story about lying to a taxi driver with extra bits he'd dug up by following people on social networking site such as Twitter and Facebook.
To the embarrassment of a mum of triplets, Mark recalled her personal tweets and used them throughout the show.
There were parts of the show that felt like a bit of chat without much structure but overall it fitted in well with his relaxed approach. It's no wonder
Mark is so popular, his energetic performance combined with cleverly interlaced stories and quick wit are a winning combination.
Maria Bagnall