Mark Steel Fights Back with Laughter and Life
His fearless new show blends sharp comedy and survival with real heart and energy.
Mark Steel has built a career turning life’s challenges into sharp, fearless comedy. Now, the award-winning writer and stand-up takes on his most personal story yet: his experience of throat cancer.
His new tour, The Leopard in My House, which he brings the tour to Aberdeen’s Lemon Tree on Thursday 23 October, offers an evening of resilience, political wit and unexpected joy. Best known for Mark Steel’s in Town on BBC Radio 4 and his appearances on Have I Got News For You, Steel continues to prove that humour can survive even the toughest moments.
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Finding Humour in the Hardest Places
Steel first began writing the show after being diagnosed with throat cancer, a moment he describes with typical irreverence and honesty. Rather than turning inward, he found comedy in the chaos and decided to take it to the stage.
The Leopard in My House is not a story of defeat. It is about defiance, survival and seeing life’s absurdity even when it would be easier not to. Steel’s political observations remain razor-sharp, and his energetic, slightly chaotic style keeps the show moving between laughter, reflection and back again.
A Career of Thoughtful Storytelling
Beyond stand-up, Steel has had a long and varied career in broadcasting, podcasting and writing. His radio show Mark Steel’s in Town is now in its thirteenth series, and his lovely podcast What The F* Is Going On…?* continues to find new listeners. He also presented the BAFTA-nominated Mark Steel Lectures for BBC Two, blending comedy with history in his distinctive style.
Steel has published several books, including an adaptation of his acclaimed stand-up show Who Do I Think I Am? for Audible, showing his gift for blending personal history with broader cultural commentary.
The Power of Laughing Through It
With The Leopard in My House, Steel shows that even when life takes an unexpected turn, there is still room for laughter. His new material proves that humour, honesty and a bit of political mischief can carry us through even the most difficult chapters.
Tickets for Mark Steel at The Lemon Tree on Thursday 23 October are available now from Aberdeen Performing Arts and the Box Office.
