MARCUS IS ALIVE
LONDON PERFORMANCES, MAY 2026
Sunday 10th May, 7.30pm Circle & Star Theatre, Hampstead NW3 - book here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/marcusisalive/2140026
Wednesday 13th May, 7.30pm Circle & Star Theatre, Hampstead NW3 - book here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/marcusisalive/2140026
Sunday 17th May, 7.30pm Circle & Star Theatre, Hampstead NW3 - book here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/marcusisalive/2140026
‘Fleabag’ meets ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ - LA Jewish Journal
This is Marcus’s true story of a hit-and-run, near-death experience, two brain surgeries, six failed marriage proposals, a psychic detective, and a wayward Rabbi. Marcus is still alive, but the real mystery is why, and why are any of us here? Marcus Is Alive is a heartwarming show about how the actor in front of you faced death in real life and fought back through a miraculous recovery to make the most of life.
DATES
HOLLYWOOD - JUNE 2025
Sunday 8th June, 6pm - Hobgoblin Theater, 6440 Santa Monica Blvd, Hollywood
Thursday 12th June, 7pm - Hobgoblin Theater, 6440 Santa Monica Blvd, Hollywood
Tuesday 17th June, 7pm - Hobgoblin Theater, 6440 Santa Monica Blvd, Hollywood
Sunday 22nd June, 6pm - Hobgoblin Theater, 6440 Santa Monica Blvd, Hollywood
Thursday 26th June, 7pm - Hobgoblin Theater, 6440 Santa Monica Blvd, Hollywood
Thursday 26th June, 7pm - LIVE-STREAMED FROM HOLLYWOOD!
Extra show added due to sold-out run! Sunday 29th June, 12pm - Hobgoblin Theater
ENGLAND, JULY 2025
Monday 7th July, 7.30pm - The Manor House, Tunbridge Wells
Tuesday 8th July, 7.30pm - The Manor House, Tunbridge Wells
Wednesday 9th July, 7.30pm - The Manor House, Tunbridge Wells
Sunday 20th July, 7pm - Pump House Theatre, Watford
Thursday 24th July, 7pm - Manchester Jewish Museum, Manchester
SCOTLAND - AUGUST 2025
Friday 1st August, 3.45pm - Braw Venues at Hill Street (Muse Theatre, Venue 41)
Monday 4th August, 3.45pm - Braw Venues at Hill Street (Muse Theatre, Venue 41)
Tuesday 5th August, 3.45pm - Braw Venues at Hill Street (Muse Theatre, Venue 41)
Thursday 7th August, 3.45pm - Braw Venues at Hill Street (Muse Theatre, Venue 41)
Friday 8th August, 3.45pm - Braw Venues at Hill Street (Muse Theatre, Venue 41)
Sunday 10th August, 3.45pm - Braw Venues at Hill Street (Muse Theatre, Venue 41)
Monday 11th August, 3.45pm - Braw Venues at Hill Street (Muse Theatre, Venue 41)
Tuesday 12th August, 3.45pm - Braw Venues at Hill Street (Muse Theatre, Venue 41)
Thurs 14th August, 3.45pm - Braw Venues at Hill Street (Muse Theatre, Venue 41)
Friday 15th August, 3.45pm - Braw Venues at Hill Street (Muse Theatre, Venue 41)
Sunday 17th August, 3.45pm - Braw Venues at Hill Street (Muse Theatre, Venue 41)
Monday 18th August, 3.45pm - Braw Venues at Hill Street (Muse Theatre, Venue 41)
Tuesday 19th August, 3.45pm - Braw Venues at Hill Street (Muse Theatre, Venue 41)
Thurs 21st August, 3.45pm - Braw Venues at Hill Street (Muse Theatre, Venue 41)
Friday 22nd August, 3.45pm - Braw Venues at Hill Street (Muse Theatre, Venue 41)
Sunday 24th August, 3.45pm - Braw Venues at Hill Street (Muse Theatre, Venue 41)
NORTH HOLLYWOOD - SEPT 2025
Sept 27th 2025, 7pm - Theater 68, Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood.
HOLLYWOOD - FEB 2026
Thurs 12th Feb, 7.30pm - The Hobgoblin Playhouse, 1516 N. Gardner St.
Sunday 15th Feb, 7.30pm - The Hobgoblin Playhouse, 1516 N. Gardner St.
Thurs 19th Feb, 7.30pm - The Hobgoblin Playhouse, 1516 N. Gardner St.
Sunday 22nd Feb, 7.30pm - The Hobgoblin Playhouse, 1516 N. Gardner St.
This one-man play will make you laugh, make you cry, and make you question “why we are alive?”
This is a powerful, raw and exposing play which begins when Marcus was hit by a car, the driver quickly vanished, and Marcus was rushed to Cedars-Sinai hospital in Beverly Hills with three hours to live since he was suffering a life-threatening brain haemorrhage. He had a near-death experience, underwent emergency brain surgery, and four days later had a second brain haemorrhage and second brain surgery. As if there weren’t enough problems, Marcus did not have health insurance and the driver had disappeared. What followed was an intense years-long search to find the driver and get his insurance to cover it - which involved finding private investigators, psychics, and so much more.
MORE ON YOUTUBE 'Marcus Is Alive' playlist (behind the scenes, more testimonials & extras) https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvq4KocXSAUVuCJbYFx_3tryCEulxki22&si=ZcNwUwLf72AHvyin]
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”)
“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.” 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
PRODUCTION TEAM:
Actor/Writer: Marcus J Freed
Director: Mark Rice-Oxley
Producer: Freedstyle Productions
Executive Producer: Estee Stimler
Executive Producer: Antony Alexandrou
EMMY-WINNER REACTIONS:
Ben Winston (Gavin & Stacey, The Late Late Show with James Corden) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9xaNiJYDEA - "Beautifully written, beautifully performed. A really moving play. Spectacularly written."
David Sacks (The Simpsons, Third Rock From the Sun) https://youtu.be/bwRrkaRCsg0. "inspiring, funny, incredibly entertaining. I loved it. Marcus teaches us how to live. He's a star!"
Jeremy Kagan (The West Wing, Ally McBeal, The Chosen) "Telling the truth with humour, passion & insight. A valuable journey facing life, death and love. A captivating reminder of why we are here. GO SEE IT!"
SELECTED REVIEWS:
★★★★★ “Laugh-out-loud funny moments… intelligent writing with a charismatic performance.” - North West End UK
★★★★★ “The script is very witty and flows together seamlessly… a heartfelt and entertaining play.” - The Indiependent
★★★★ “Expertly blending comedy and dramatic storytelling, A truly wonderful piece of art, profound, moving and hilarious!” - Boom Radio, Scotland
★★★★ “A profound, vivid one-man show..fluid writing and committed performance…a balm for anyone who’s ever asked ‘Why me?’” - Jewish Chronicle, UK
★★★★ “Charismatic solo performer..in a play that will leave you literally questioning your existence…It was refreshing to see a show like this not dwell on the trauma but to actually take it in stride with the genuine intention of inspiring hope and optimism for life.” - The Student
