one4review | On 31, Aug 2026

Mark Simmons, “Jokes at Noon”, does exactly what it says on the posters and flyers, this comedy genius played to a full house and had us in absolute fits of laughter even before he said a word.

No doubt his massive on-line following helps fill the room for him, but for me he is the new king of the one-liners. Wickedly funny, every gag told with a wry smile a the end or a cheeky grin as he knows he’s landed another cracker. The show was set up on the premise that he was trying out material for his upcoming UK tour, testing out material on the unsuspecting punters.

Well, it’s gonna be a brilliant tour if this is anything to go by. It’s the perfect blend of silly, naughty and dark. He’s categorised his work under several headings for us to give feedback on in the way of gales of laughter.

He has a special gift for turning words and phrases on their head and boom, out comes another joke that none of us saw coming. Truly one of my favourite shows of Fringe 2026, so much in fact that I am going to make the effort to drive to Forfar to see him when his tour kicks off.

*****
Reviewed by Gavin
Liquid Room Studio at PBH’s Free Fringe @ Liquid Room
Various Times
8th to 29th August