MARK
VAIN.
MARK VAIN / COMEDIAN & WRITERNot exactly
the usual
origin story.
I'm Mark Vain. I'm from Amsterdam. Before I ever stepped on stage, life had already given me more material than I knew what to do with.
I lost an arm in a train accident when I was five. My childhood took some difficult turns, including trouble with the law and time in juvenile detention. Somewhere along the way, people discovered I had an unusually sharp mind. I eventually worked as a cartoonist, and writing became a constant in my life.
I've written two novels inspired by my own experiences. These days, I'm taking those years of observation, questionable decisions and unexpected turns onto the stand-up stage.
My comedy is personal, observational and unapologetically direct. I like exploring the absurd things people believe, say and do — including myself.
Better heard
than explained.
A glimpse of Mark Vain performing live. The stories are real. The conclusions are negotiable.
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to talk about.
Private parties, company events, comedy nights and special occasions. Tell me what you're planning, and let's see if we're a good fit.