Mark Grist

Rogue Teacher

Rogue Teacher

In 2012, millions watched an ex-English teacher defeat a teenage grime artist in a rap battle. But it’s a lot more complicated than that. Mark Grist (Dead Poets) has been walking the fine line between stupidity and bravery. Mid-recession, he quit his teaching job to embark on a series of challenges, leading him to become ‘an internet sensation’ (Sun) and ‘unlikely heart-throb’ (Guardian). But when teachers expressed concern about having him in to meet the kids, Mark began to wonder if in all the excitement he’d left himself behind. Warning – contains poetry.

Previous to his explosive rap battle debut, the former school teacher and poet laureate of Peterborough, performed and toured as half of Dead Poets with MC Mixy, a double act fusing spoken word with hip-hop. Dead poets appeared on BBC 6 Music with Steve Merchant, was shortlisted for the Wooda Arts Award, received six different 4 star reviews at Edinburgh and went on to tour nationally with Phrased and Confused.

To witness the film that made him ‘an internet sensation’ (The Sun), click here >>

‘Grist’s heart is engaged and he has a great story to tell’ ????
THE GUARDIAN

‘If you are knowledgeable in the works of Seamus Heaney, go to this show. If you’re more familiar with Eminem’s discography, go to this show.’ ????
EDINBURGH SCREEN WORKS (ON DEAD POETS)

VENUE: THEEXETERDAILY.CO.UK AUDITORIUM

WEBSITE: MARKGRIST.COM