Mark Bittlestone

Mark Bittlestone (born 13 June 1993) is an English comedian and tutor. He is primarily known for his work exploring the topic of homosexuality both as a stand up comedian and on social media.[1][2]

Mark Bittlestone
Born (1993-06-13) 13 June 1993
Alma materUniversity of Cambridge
OccupationComedian & tutor
Years active2016–present
Websitemarkbittlestone.com

Education

Bittlestone attended King's College School in Wimbledon, London where he achieved the highest possible score of 45 points on the International Baccalaureate. He studied history at the University of Cambridge, attaining a Double First.[3]

Comedy career

Bittlestone was a member of the Cambridge Footlights.[4]

In 2017, he performed at the Edinburgh Fringe in a split bill show named Pity Laughs: A Tale of Two Gays. A reworked version of the show returned in 2018.[5] In 2019, he and fellow Footlight Haydn Jenkins performed in a comedy sketch show called Llaugh.[6]

Bittlestone uses the online handle @poofsRus on social media.[7] It is a portmanteau of the word poof (slang for a gay man) and the name Toys "R" Us, a toy, clothing and baby product retailer.[8]

Other achievements

Bittlestone ran the London Marathon in 2018, finishing the course with a time of 3:55:23.[9]

References
  1. "Mark Bittlestone About Mwah". Mark Bittlestone official website.
  2. "Mark Bittlestone Socials". Mark Bittlestone official website.
  3. "Mark Bittlestone Private Tutor". Wentworth Education.
  4. "Mark Bittlestone Comedy CV". Comedy CV.
  5. "Previous Work: Pity Laughs". StraightUp Productions.
  6. "Mark and Haydn: Llaugh". The List.
  7. "Mark Bittlestone Socials". Mark Bittlestone official website.
  8. "Instagram profile". Instagram.
  9. "Instagram post". Instagram.


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