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Mark Simmons: Jest to Impress
16 January @ 7.30pm
About Mark Simmons: Jest to Impress
As seen on Mock The Week, BT Sport, and ITV, ‘Master of one-liners’ Mark Simmons had a groundbreaking 200+ date sellout debut tour lasting two years, spanning the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.
Mark is back on tour in 2026 with Jest To Impress, a brand new show packed with even more expertly crafted one-liners, alongside his trademark off-the-cuff jokes based on random audience suggestions.
Mark is enjoying further success with his podcast, Jokes With Mark Simmons, where he invites a fellow comic, such as Gary Delaney, Sarah Millican, Milton Jones, and Penn & Teller, to discuss jokes that they’ve written but for whatever reason couldn’t get to work.
Reviews
“Master of the crisp, clean, one-line zinger.” ★★★★
Evening Standard
Winner
Dave’s Funniest Joke of the Fringe 2024
“Absolutely hilarious.” ★★★★
The Scotsman
Tickets
Please see important booking information below.
Booking information
Ticket prices:
£24.00
A £2.75 booking fee per transaction applies to this event across all channels – website, phone and in-person bookings at the Box Office. The fee is waived for members, schools, groups and access bookers.
Dates & times:
Friday 16 January 2026 at 7.30pm
Running time:
2 hours 20 minutes, including an interval
Age guidance:
13+
About Oxford Playhouse
Oxford Playhouse and its Burton Taylor Studio present and produce several live performances and feature a rich array of British and international dramas, family entertainment, contemporary dance and music, student and amateur shows, comedy, lectures and poetry.
The Playhouse not only produces and tours its own theatrical productions, but it also fosters creativity through its Artists in Residence program and the Playhouse Plays Out series, which brings unique events to various locations across the county.
The theatre’s Participation Team engages over 15,000 individuals annually, offering an extensive range of activities, including post-show discussions, workshops, work experience opportunities, holiday programs, a youth theatre, and a company for young performers.
Oxford Playhouse stands dedicated to its mission of being a Playhouse for all, striving to ignite inspiration and bring about transformative experiences through its commitment to creativity on its stages, within its community and online.
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