Bored ‘em
October 9, 2011 |
11 comments
Just coming back from Borden, after the first of my 2,200 shows before Christmas. In spite of my cunning headline I don’t think I did bore them. It was a lively show. Thanks to everyone who made it to the charming Phoenix Theatre, where my backstage area was decorated with pictures of leopards and a lady called Alison stole the show with one of those incredible having-a-fit laughs which comedians are occasionally treated to.
Because of the volume of work I’m doing, the blog
is pretty functional at present, but tomorrow I should be in a position to publish a guide to getting tickets for this DVD launch. That’s something, eh?
Posted by Nige on October 11, 2011
Rachael, who knew it was a real place? I guess most of the people who live there.
A great night of comedy and observation from Mark Watson, look forward to the “John Bishop” tour next year!!
Posted by Jen on October 10, 2011
Yay!Jx
Posted by dom sqaudie on October 10, 2011
cya again in durham mate dom
Posted by Bev on October 10, 2011
On behalf of the volunteers and staff at the Phoenix thank you so much for the gig last night. As you may have gathered Bordon could do with lots of laughs- although some of our audience did quite a good job of trying to steal the show. You are more than welcome to come back at any time- and I will make sure Allison and Durham man are there for you (actually was thinking of recording her laugh it must be unique!)
Posted by Dom-sqauddie chair stealer on October 10, 2011
HELLO mark im the lad that hid in the wall as you put haha great show again im taking my sis to see u in durham on friday But i wont be hiding behind the curtain plz say hello big fan
Domonic bylett nice one mate
Posted by Nicky on October 10, 2011
Being sat next, and indeed married, to the chap who was sadly gazzumped in the chair stealing stakes by the fabulous “wall flower” man I can indeed confirm that you did not bored’em. Although perhaps that should read bored’om cos Bordon is Bordon and not Borden which after spending several decades living here starts to grate when post comes with the address spelt wrong. I’m sure as a man of good humour, intellect and a liking for things being right and proper you will appreciate the mispelling thing. Brilliant show – we now need to find a way of transporting the chair in the boot of the car over to a future gig of yours and just placing it on stage, sitting down and making ourselves comfortable ….
Posted by Rachael on October 10, 2011
I guess it is a real place then. Who knew?
Posted by Vicus Scurra on October 10, 2011
I was disappointed that you made no topical references to Jane Austen, our local celebrity, during yesterday evening’s performance. I suppose you were a little peeved that she did not come to the show.
We’ve never had a comedian in Bordon before. How long should we wait before thinking about getting another one?
Plenty of ugly fat bastards here, mind.
Posted by Natalie-Helen on October 10, 2011
In looking at your next run of tour dates I realise I’ve no more than a very vague idea of where most places are in the country.
I could pick London, Liverpool and maybe Plymouth off a map but would struggle for pretty much everywhere else.
I’ve no idea where Borden is. And despite being familiar with the concept of Cheltenham don’t know where it is or what it looks like.
Hmm.
Posted by Knox on October 9, 2011
functional works.
Posted by Misha on October 9, 2011
Excellent news.