Marcus Brigstocke4 September 2009
Marcus began his comedy career at Bristol University, studying Drama and won the BBC New Comedian of the year in 1996. He has since emerged as a major comedy, writing and acting talent, regularly appearing live and on TV, film and radio.
The Edinburgh festival has delivered a great deal of critical acclaim for Marcus over the years. In 2006 he previewed his sell out national tour, which went on to become the top selling DVD 'Planet Corduroy'.
2005 saw the start of BBC 4's The Late Edition - Marcus's own topical show recording over 50 live programs over several years. This show now tours as the Early Edition and is an ongoing festival favourite. More recently he has successfully transferred 'I've Never Seen Star Wars' from Radio 4 to TV.
In 2007 and 2008 Marcus travelled to the Arctic with Cape Farewell to see for himself the effects of climate change, working with a team of scientists to discover the pace of change and discuss the impacts of Global Warming and how to lessen them. The first voyage sailed 1300 miles from Norway along the 78th parallel to the East coast of Greenland and was terrifying, particularly when he found himself in the water with Polar Bear.
The 2008 voyage was a journey up the East coast, researching, exploring and spending time getting to know the Inuit people of Greenland. This second trip was easier on a larger Russian research vessel with a 30 strong group of scientists, thinkers, activists, artists and musicians including KT Tunstal, Jarvis Cocker and Martha Wainwright.
Marcus can be seen and heard in venues across the country delivering his award-winning stand up.
Marcus will be performing at LIVEstock 2009 - a unique evening of comedy and music in support of Friends of the Earth's Food Chain Campaign.
