Mark Watson Tries to Impress Children, for Some Reason
Mark Watson Tries to Impress Children, for Some Reason is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Pleasance Courtyard. It has 14 performances listed, running from Wed 5 Aug, 14:45 to Sun 16 Aug, 14:45. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
Mark Watson has done almost everything in comedy: awards, worldwide festivals, Taskmaster, other TV, radio, you name it. But not a kids' show. Not until now. Is this wise? 'Unlike anything else I've seen' * (Telegraph). 'Genius-level' * (Time Out). 'One of the most genuinely joyous presences in comedy' (Times).
Details
- Venue: Pleasance Courtyard
- Space: The Green
- Genre: CHILDRENS_SHOWS, Comedy, Family-friendly
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - ENGLAND
- Running time: 60 minutes
- Room size: about 60 seats (The Green) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 14, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: ramp
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet, Hearing loop
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: Access via The Green area. Steep fixed ramp at entrance. All seating moveable. Performance space is on Ground Floor with no steps. Wheelchair access type:Permanent Ramp Stairs: None Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Wed 5 Aug, 14:45 — Already performed — £13.00
- Thu 6 Aug, 14:45 — Already performed — £13.00
- Fri 7 Aug, 14:45 — Already performed — £15.00
- Sat 8 Aug, 14:45 — Already performed — £15.00
- Sun 9 Aug, 14:45 — Already performed — £15.00
- Mon 10 Aug, 14:45 — Already performed — £13.00
- Tue 11 Aug, 14:45 — Already performed — £13.00
- Wed 12 Aug, 14:45 — Already performed — £13.00
- Thu 13 Aug, 14:45 — Already performed — £13.00
- Fri 14 Aug, 14:45 — Already performed — £15.00
- Sat 15 Aug, 10:30 — Already performed
- Sat 15 Aug, 14:45 — Already performed — £15.00
- Sun 16 Aug, 10:30 — Already performed
- Sun 16 Aug, 14:45 — Already performed — £15.00