What are men for? Most heavy things can be lifted by machines and most problems can be solved by computers and most puddles can be crossed without us gallantly draping our capes over them - so are we fellas of any use at all?
Award winning MAN Marcus Brigstocke thinks we might still serve some useful function. But what is it? In his brand new tour show, Marcus will resolve the entire issue once and for all (in a non-patriarchal, open minded, progressive sort of way).
DaVinci’s Vitruvian Man is the image of the ideal male form. Marcus’ Vitruvian Mango is the same, but sweeter, softer, seasonally available and, when ripe, delicately perfumed.
BBC Radio 4 has become a second home to Marcus with regular appearances on I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue, The Now Show and Just A Minute; he has written and recorded three series and four specials of his hit show Giles Wemmbley-Hogg Goes Off. He also co-starred alongside Kerry Godliman, in three series of The Wilsons Save The World.
As well as making the semi-final of Celebrity Master Chef recently, Marcus has notched up an impressive list of TV credits including Steph’s Packed Lunch (C4), Comedians Giving Lectures (DAVE), House of Games (BBC Two), The Graham Norton Show (BBC One), Famous and Fighting Crime (C4), team captain on Argumental (Dave), and host of The Late Edition and I’ve Never Seen Star Wars (BBC4). Other appearances include; Live At The Apollo (BBC1), Have I Got News For You (BBC1), Mock the Week (BBC2), QI (BBC2), Sorry I’ve Got No Head (BBC1), The Late Edition (BBC4), and the 11 O’Clock Show (Channel 4).
Marcus also hosts the hit podcast How Was It For You? with his wife Rachel Parris.
TOUR DATES
2025:
February:
Sunday 23 Leicester, Y Theatre
March:
Saturday 1 Milton Keynes, The Stables
Sunday 2 Bristol, Old Vic
Friday 7 Winchester, Theatre Royal
Saturday 8 Teddington, Landmark Arts Centre
April:
Saturday 5 Tunbridge Wells, Trinity Theatre
Friday 6 Faversham, The Alex
Tuesday 8 Newbury, Corn Exchange
Thursday 10 Maidstone, Hazlitt
Friday 11 Hertford, BEAM
Saturday 12 Salford, Lowry Quays
Tuesday 15 Oxford, Playhouse
Thursday 24 Tewkesbury, Roses
Friday 25 Nottingham, Arts Theatre
Saturday 26 Pocklington, Arts Centre
May:
Friday 9 Lincoln, New Theatre
Thursday 15 Bridport, Electric Palace
Saturday 17 Tiverton, TCAT
Sunday 18 Guildford, Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
Friday 30 London, Leicester Square Theatre
Saturday 31 Ludlow, Assembly Rooms
June:
Wednesday 4 Launceston, Town Hall
Thursday 5 Paignton, Palace Theatre
Friday 6 St Austell, Keay Theatre
Saturday 7 Plymouth, Quad
Tuesday 17 Norwich, Playhouse
Wednesday 18 Norwich, Playhouse
Friday 20 Cambridge, Junction
July:
Sunday 20 Tring, Dembe Theatre
Tickets: www.offthekerb.com/artist/marcus-brigstocke/
Picture credit: Andy Hollingworth
