Marcus Freed‘s Play “Marcus Is Alive” at EdFringe: sold-out in Hollywood & loved by Emmy-winners!
A trueย 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!“
ย –ย Los Angeles Jewish Journal.ย
“A charismatic performance. GO AND SEE THIS PLAY!”ย –ย
North West End UK.
It’s loved byย Emmy Winnersย 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
โMarcus Is Alive is a heartwarming and witty show that tells the truth with humor, passion andย insight. It is a valuable journey facing life, death and love. A captivating reminder of why we are here. Go see it!โ –ย Jeremy Kagan, Emmy-winning directorย (โThe Chosenโ, โThe West Wingโ)
โMarcus gives Woody Allen a run for his money with his comic paranoia about death. Except in Marcusโs case itโs not paranoia.โ –ย Gary Sinyor, award-winning directorย (โLeon the Pig Farmerโ, โThe Bachelorโ)
โInspiring, funny, incredibly entertaining. I loved it. Marcus comes alive, dies, comes back – and teaches us how to live. Heโs a star!โ –ย David Sacks, Emmy-winning writerย (โThe Simpsonsโ, โThird Rock from the Sunโ)
โBeautifully written, beautifully performed. A really moving play. Spectacularly written. I truly recommend itโฆgo and see this wonderful piece of theatre!โ – Ben Winston, Emmy-winning producer (โThe Late Late Show with James Cordenโ, โGavin & Staceyโ)
โItโs a fantastic piece. Marcus gives a truly impactful and versatile performance. As much as itโs powerful, personal and emotionally charged, itโs also philosophical, unexpectedly funny and ultimately life affirming. Itโs well worth an hour of your time!โ –ย Dean Craig, writer/director (โDeath at a Funeralโ, โLove Wedding Repeatโ)
โA truly remarkable story of recovery and redemption. Marcus is clearly alive and doing very well indeedโ –ย Ashley Blaker, award-winning comedian








