SPEAKER, WRITER, SCRIPTS,
SPEAKER TRAINING, EVENT HOST,
THEATRE SHOWS & BROADCASTING
"The way Mark told the story truly brought it to life. His delivery, his humour, the way he expressed each moment made the history feel absolutely extraordinary." The Mayor of Tameside
"A warm glimpse into a showbiz life ... with personal and hilarious anecdotes and with some poignancy too, which would leave the rapt audience on a high!" The Call Boy Magazine
"If history had been like this at school, I'd have learn more. Funny, warm and really, really interesting!" Mrs Marples
TALKS
Mark offers the following one hour talks:
ON THE COBBLES
The story of how the world's longest running continuous TV show made it on air. Includes insider tales, fun facts and a chance to see some famous props and costumes in person.
THE SHERIFF OF WHAT?
You've heard of the Sheriff of Nottingham but did you know that we still have Sheriffs today? Well, Mark is one so he's just the chap to reveal the history of the role and explain what they do.
LES & ROY, CISSIE & ADA
Les Dawson and Roy Barraclough (Mark's late partner) - and their most famous creations - Cissie and Ada.
IT’S A LIVING
Mark’s life story from tour guide in a cemetery to High Sheriff with quite a few celebrity encounters along the way.
CRIMES AND CONS
True Victorian and Edwardian criminal tales that will make you laugh, surprise you and have you saying 'Well I never!'.
THEY DID IT TWICE NIGHTLY!
Tales of Northern variety and music hall stars.
IT’S BEHIND YOU!
A history of pantomime - that very British entertainment. Or is it?
LETTERS FROM THE TITANIC
A re-telling of the famous tragedy using letters from passengers and crew.
ALL AT SEA
A look at the British cruise industry - from Victorian times to today.
YOU'RE HAVING A LAUGH!
Tales of classic comedians, funny poems and lots more! A cornucopia of nonsense.
THE OLDHAM COLISEUM
The history of the famous theatre mixed with stories of those who appeared there.
PUBLIC SPEAKING TRAINING
Mark regularly coaches people on speaking in public - whether it's making speeches, interview and media techniques or how to create the right image. With over 30 years of experience speaking in public, being interviewed and as an interviewer Mark brings practical help in a one-to-one setting.
WRITER
For many years Mark worked as a journalist for publications including Lancashire Life, On The Air, Cheshire Life, Lancashire Magazine and Fourmost. He has also written plays, books and advised people writing their own titles.
HOSTING EVENTS
Mark is available on his own, or with regular partner former BBC Manchester presenter Jane Hodson. He has hosted everything from Christmas Light switch-ons to award ceremonies.
PANTOMIME SCRIPTS
From Aladdin to Cinderella. Mark's panto scripts have been performed across the country to great success. To obtain a reading copy or to talk about royalties contact theagency@btinternet.com
THEATRE SHOWS
From the Water Rats in London's West End to the Showtown Museum in Blackpool Mark has played to sold out events. Many of his talks translate into a two hour show or he has performed several 'Evening with' shows.
BROADCASTING
Mark has over 5 years experience of co-hosting popular live on-line TV show Your Manchester. This includes interviewing guests, filling time and interacting with the audience. Usually studio-based but sometimes out on location, the show has reached over 2 million people.
Mark had his own two-hour live weekly show on Chatterbox Radio, was a regular guest on BBC Radio Manchester and has appeared on dozens of radio shows.
