About Mark

As a Comedian

Mark Butler is a UK comedian living in Melbourne, where he has been a regular at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival for over 20 years. He has written and performed shows on a whole range of topics from bad grammar to dodgy male strippers.

Having charmed children with his kids' shows and entertained their parents with neuroscience, Mark now delves into the histories of gin and whiskey. With a keen eye for detail and a razor sharp wit, Mark finds the perfect pour, blending intelligent humor with historical insights to offer an entertaining and thoroughly unique experience.

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As an Author

Mark Butler’s debut novel "A Playground for Disobedient Dinosaurs" follows Red Thomas, a wayward teacher whose chaos draws students into a spiral of risk and misadventure. Set against a backdrop of London’s high society, the story explores how a single person can upend lives with both unforgettable charm and reckless abandon. Formerly a lecturer on Probability, Mark now brings his unique perspective to fiction, blending humor with sharp social commentary.

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