Performing
Marcus has acted in many successful theatre productions in Melbourne and Adelaide, frequently receiving critical praise for his timing and delivery in comedic roles as well as his strong dramatic work.
You’re A Catch! Why Are You Single? (Melbourne Fringe 2022)
This hysterical and heartbreaking musical by Sarah Wynen enjoyed two successful Melbourne seasons in 2022 (at Theatre Works St Kilda and the Motley Bauhaus) and was met with rave reviews. Marcus portrayed a wide array of characters including toxic dating guru Nathan and grieving father Jim.
“Portraying a range of absolutely hysterical characters, Marcus Doherty goes straight for the feelings in the second half with a heartbreaking ballad about loss. Doherty is a fantastic actor with a beautiful voice.” - You Should See It Melbourne
“Amidst the joy and laughter is an unexpected sad story of why some may not quite be ready to get out there and date. Performed gut wrenchingly well, Marcus Doherty will bring the audience to a standstill with his sincere, heartfelt performance.” - Weekend Notes
“Doherty adroitly handles some particularly funny pieces, as well as the most moving.” - First on Film & Entertainment
(Photo by Shae Khreish)
Highly Flammable Love (Melbourne 2018 & Adelaide Fringe 2019)
Marcus co-wrote and co-starred in this hit ‘romantic comedy with a fiery twist’, drawing on his physical comedy talents to portray eternally anxious, awkward fish-out-of-water protagonist Dennis.
“The physical comedy displayed by Marcus Doherty and Ayesha Gibson is cleverly choreographed and brilliantly executed and had the audience in stitches. ★★★★½” - Glam Adelaide
“Marcus Doherty has the audience rolling with laughter with his awkward physical humour. ★★★★” - Channel 44
“Marcus Doherty performed strongly as the pathetic ‘stick-insect’ Dennis, using his physical presence to advantage in the comedic as well as dramatic scenes.” - Weekend Notes
(Photo by Clay Waddell)
Improv comedy experience (Melbourne)
Marcus has performed as a member of various acclaimed improv troupes; he has performed shows at The Improv Conspiracy Melbourne and at the iconic Butterfly Club as part of Melbourne’s longest-running weekly improv show The Big HOO-HAA!