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    Stand-Up Comedian

    Martin Bearne

    An award-nominated stand-up comedian known for sharp writing, dark humour, and emotionally intelligent storytelling. A Fringe veteran and regular at Scotland's top comedy clubs.

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    About the act

    Meet Martin Bearne

    Martin Bearne is an award-nominated stand-up comedian and actor originally from Aberdeen, now based in Edinburgh. A Fringe veteran and respected voice on the Scottish comedy circuit, Martin is known for his sharp writing, dark humour, and emotionally intelligent storytelling.

    As a stand-up, he is a regular at The Stand Comedy Club and Monkey Barrel Comedy, hosting and opening weekend shows and appearing frequently on headline bills across Scotland. He has supported acts including Milton Jones and Michael Redmond, and performs regularly at Jason Manford's comedy clubs.

    Alongside stand-up, Martin is an accomplished theatre-maker and actor. His one-man shows and plays explore comedy through a deeply human lens, blending laughs with vulnerability and narrative depth.

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    What Martin Bearne offers

    Stand-Up Comedy

    Martin performs headline sets of up to 60 minutes for comedy clubs, festivals and ticketed events. His style blends dark humour with intelligent writing and confident stage presence, making him a strong choice for established venues and curated line-ups.

    For corporate events and private functions, he offers tailored after-dinner sets of 20–40 minutes. These performances are carefully adapted to suit the audience while maintaining his sharp, professional edge.

    • Headline Sets – Up to 60 minutes for clubs, festivals and ticketed events
    • Corporate & Private – Tailored 20–40 minute after-dinner sets
    • Versatile Style – Dark humour, intelligent writing, confident stage presence

    Theatre & Solo Shows

    Martin has written and performed several solo productions, including Jokes and Feelings (2017), Bearne the Midnight Oil (2018) and Mixed Ability Actor (2024).

    His one-man play Fragments was nominated for an Impact Award at the 2024 Iceland Fringe Festival.

    These shows blend comedy with theatrical storytelling and are available for theatres, arts centres and festivals.

    • Jokes and Feelings – Solo comedy show (2017)
    • Bearne the Midnight Oil – Solo show (2018)
    • Mixed Ability Actor – One-man play (2024)
    • Fragments – Nominated for Impact Award, Iceland Fringe 2024

    Screen & Radio

    Martin has appeared on The Comedy Underground on BBC Scotland and has been heard on The Good, The Bad and The Unexpected on BBC Radio Scotland.

    • BBC Scotland – The Comedy Underground
    • BBC Radio Scotland – The Good, The Bad and The Unexpected

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    Packages & pricing

    Every package includes a pre-event consultation, and we can tailor each one to your running order.

    Stand-Up Comedy Set (Corporate / Events)

    Martin delivers a tailored after-dinner or event set, carefully adapted to your audience while maintaining his sharp, professional edge. Perfect for corporate events, private parties and functions.

    From£400

    30 minutes30–500 guests
    • Tailored 20–40 minute stand-up set
    • Adapted to suit your audience and event
    • Pre-event consultation
    • Suitable for corporate events and private functions
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    Headline Stand-Up Set (Clubs / Festivals / Theatres)

    A full headline set blending dark humour with intelligent writing and confident stage presence. Ideal for comedy clubs, festivals and curated line-ups.

    From£600

    60 minutes50–1200 guests
    • Up to 60-minute headline set
    • Dark humour and intelligent writing
    • Strong stage presence and audience connection
    • Ideal for clubs, festivals and ticketed events
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    Theatre / Solo Performance (One-Man Show)

    A full solo theatre production — from Jokes and Feelings to Mixed Ability Actor and Fragments. These shows blend comedy with theatrical storytelling for theatres, arts centres and festivals.

    From£900

    75 minutes50–1500 guests
    • Full solo show (75 minutes)
    • Comedy blended with theatrical storytelling
    • Available shows: Jokes and Feelings, Mixed Ability Actor, Fragments
    • Suitable for theatres, arts centres and festivals
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    Tick anything you'd like us to include and we'll build it into your quote.

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    In photographs

    Martin Bearne performing live (photo 1)
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    Logistics

    The practical details

    What venues and planners usually ask us before booking Martin Bearne.

    • Location

      Based in Edinburgh, Scotland. Available nationwide.

    • Timing & setup

      Arrives 30 minutes before the first set. Fully self-contained, with no special setup needed.

    • Notice

      Short-notice bookings considered.

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