Mark Thomas: 40 In Stand-Up Years

Mark Thomas brings his milestone tour to Blackpool, celebrating four decades of politically charged stand-up. Known for his anarchic style and investigative stunts, Thomas has been a fixture of British comedy since his early days on BBC Radio 1's *The Mary Whitehouse Experience* and his long-running Channel 4 show *The Mark Thomas Comedy Product*.

This show promises a retrospective of his career, blending sharp political commentary with the storytelling that has made him a unique voice in comedy. Audiences can expect the trademark mix of satire, activism, and audience participation that has defined his work, from exposing tax loopholes to campaigning on social issues.

Thomas's ability to turn political outrage into laughter remains as potent as ever, drawing on his background as a libertarian anarchist and his history of direct action, such as inventing 'National Soames Day' to challenge a Conservative MP's tax avoidance.