• Mark Thomas: The Red Shed @ Lakeside Arts Centre

    Who would have thought that a play about a 50 year old Labour club in Wakefield would be so captivating?! Mark Thomas’ play is emotional and hilarious yet ultimately it is political. His stirring performance and script transport, not only himself, but the audience to the Red Shed in Wakefield,...
  • Socialism, Jokes and The Red Shed: Interview with Mark Thomas

    In anticipation of his upcoming show at Uni Park’s own Lakeside Arts Centre, Impact Arts spoke to Mark Thomas about Edinburgh Fringe success, aversion to one-liners and having utmost respect for miners.  So Mark, what or where exactly is this “red shed”, and why is it so important to you as...