Mark Simmons: Jest to Impress 2026

Fresh from a sold-out, 200+ date international tour and winner of Dave’s Funniest Joke of the Fringe 2024, Mark Simmons returns in 2026 with his brand-new show, Jest to Impress.

Known for his razor-sharp one-liners and lightning-fast wit, Mark delivers a night of perfectly honed gags mixed with spontaneous crowd work, riffing off audience suggestions in real time. Expect a show that’s smart, silly, and seriously funny.

As seen on Mock The Week, BT Sport, and ITV, Mark has taken his distinctive style around the world, from the UK and Ireland to Australia and New Zealand.

He also hosts the hit podcast Jokes with Mark Simmons, where top comedians including Sarah Millican, Gary Delaney, Milton Jones, and even Penn & Teller, share the jokes that didn’t quite make it.

Whether you’re a one-liner lover or just up for a laugh, this is a comedy night not to be missed.

Recipient of Victoria Wood Panel Prize Fringe 2023

UK Comics’ Comic 2022 – Best Act

RUNNER UP – DAVE’s Top 10 Jokes of the Fringe 2022

‘Master of the crisp, clean, one-line zinger’

Evening Standard

‘A talented comic with an artisan’s grasp of joke writing’

Chortle

‘Master of one-liners…his show consists of literally one liner after one liner, with one or two breaks for the audience to catch their breath before another assault on the laughter and muscles with the next segment’

One4Review

‘Absolutely hilarious’

The Scotsman

Venue: Sherman