Marcus Freed‘s Play “Marcus Is Alive” at EdFringe: sold-out in Hollywood & loved by Emmy-winners!
A true story by Marcus Freed following his encounter of a hit-and-run, two brain surgeries, six failed proposals, a psychic, and a wayward rabbi.
“Marcus is alive, but the mystery is why, and why are any of us here?”, Marcus ponders
“Fleabag meets Fiddler on the Roof..opened to a sell-out crowd in Hollywood!“
– Los Angeles Jewish Journal.
“A charismatic performance. GO AND SEE THIS PLAY!” –
North West End UK.
It’s loved by Emmy Winners like Ben Winston (Gavin & Stacey, The Late Late Show
and David Sacks (The Simpsons, Third Rock)
It’s on at Edinburgh Festival Fringe until 24th August, on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays showing at Hill Street Theatre.
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INCREDIBLE QUOTES FROM RESPECTED INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS
“Marcus Is Alive is a heartwarming and witty show that tells the truth with humor, passion and insight. It is a valuable journey facing life, death and love. A captivating reminder of why we are here. Go see it!” – Jeremy Kagan, Emmy-winning director (“The Chosen”, “The West Wing”)
“Marcus gives Woody Allen a run for his money with his comic paranoia about death. Except in Marcus’s case it’s not paranoia.” – Gary Sinyor, award-winning director (“Leon the Pig Farmer”, “The Bachelor”)
“Inspiring, funny, incredibly entertaining. I loved it. Marcus comes alive, dies, comes back – and teaches us how to live. He’s a star!” – David Sacks, Emmy-winning writer (“The Simpsons”, “Third Rock from the Sun”)
“Beautifully written, beautifully performed. A really moving play. Spectacularly written. I truly recommend it…go and see this wonderful piece of theatre!” – Ben Winston, Emmy-winning producer (“The Late Late Show with James Corden”, “Gavin & Stacey”)
“It’s a fantastic piece. Marcus gives a truly impactful and versatile performance. As much as it’s powerful, personal and emotionally charged, it’s also philosophical, unexpectedly funny and ultimately life affirming. It’s well worth an hour of your time!” – Dean Craig, writer/director (“Death at a Funeral”, “Love Wedding Repeat”)
“A truly remarkable story of recovery and redemption. Marcus is clearly alive and doing very well indeed” – Ashley Blaker, award-winning comedian