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Mark Watson: Before It Overtakes Us
16 January @ 7.30pm
About Mark Watson: Before It Overtakes Us
Twenty years in stand-up for the ‘Taskmaster’ cheeky texts icon, multi-award-winner, YouTube cult figure, Radio 4 favourite and recently ‘Baby Reindeer’ actor: Watson returns after seasons at the Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Edinburgh comedy festivals.
A recent encounter with a stranger caused Mark to spend some time pondering the uncertain future facing humanity. He explores this – along with equally pressing matters like the worst word he has ever said in public, the current state of the UK sausage industry, and much more – in a typically frantic and fun-packed new show.
Reviews
“A genius-level comic doing what he does best”. ★★★★★
Time Out Melbourne
“Quite unlike anything else I’ve seen in almost 20 years of covering the Fringe…witty, warm, perfectly judged”. ★★★★★
Telegraph
“½ An hour or two of our limited span on Earth in his uplifting, witty company is time excellently spent”. ★★★★
Chortle
“One of the most genuinely joyous presences in comedy”.
The Times
“This is a stand-up operating at the very top of his game”.
Independent
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Tickets
Please see important booking information below.
Booking information
Ticket prices:
All tickets £25.25
Ticket prices include a £1.00 Restoration Levy, a £1.50 Booking Fee and a 25p Community Fund Levy.
Dates & times:
Friday 16 January 2026 at 7.30pm
Running time:
1 hour 30 minutes
Age guidance:
14+
About Kenton Theatre
Situated in the centre of Henley-on-Thames, the Kenton Theatre is the fourth-oldest working theatre in the UK and a registered charity. Seating 240, the theatre today offers a varied programme of comedy, drama, music, talks and more – as well as being available for hire.
The theatre is home to annual performances from Henley Amateur Operatic and Drama Society (HAODS), Henley Children’s Theatre, Henley Drama Festival, Henley Literary Festival, Henley Players, Henley Youth Festival, Mike Hurst, the National Youth Jazz Orchestra (NYJO), Woodley Light Operatic Society, amongst others. High-profile performers at the Kenton in recent years include Michael McIntyre, Georgie Fame, Haley Mills, Chris Barber, Dara O’Briain, Diana Rigg, Russell Brand, PP Arnold and Marti Webb.
The theatre’s first production, the farce The School of Reform took place on 07 November 1805. Celebrated performers who have graced the Kenton stage over the last five decades include Celia Johnson, John Mortimer, Anthony Newley, Kate Winslet, Tom Baker, Joe Brown, Diana Dors, David Essex, Roy Hudd and Jeremy Irons.
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