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Luke Benson

Top 10 Comics to watch in 2011: London is Funny

“a quirky observational set that earns him lots of applause…He looks the part, he’s got the talent, and it’s easy to imagine him on the telly..”  Sunday Times

Bio:
Luke has been performing stand up for since 2007 & is known on the circuit both as a strong opening act & compere. His set comprises of jokes & stories.

Festivals:
Edinburgh 2010: Appeared in the prestigious Big Value Comedy Showcase with Just the Tonic. Opening the early show, as well as appearing in various gang shows including an Amused Moose showcase & Spank. The free show “Monumental Joke Disco” was rated in the Lists “Top 5 things to see at the Free Fringe”.

In Edinburgh 2011 Luke will be appearing the Comedy Reserve at the Pleasance Dome.

2010 Festival Quotes:
BIG VALUE: 3 weeks: **** “What club comedy is all about. Good calibre muscular stand up.”
AMUSED MOOSE: 3 weeks **** “a highlight with his material about his immense height”

Clubs performed at:
Comedy Store (London & Manchester)
Banana Cabaret
Just the Tonic
Frog and Bucket
Amused Moose
CKP
Highlights
Komedia
The Stand – Edinburgh & Glasgow
XS Malarkey
Mirth Control
Up the Creek, Greenwich and Croydon
Slaughterhouse
Downstairs at the Kings Head
Spank - London & Edinburgh

Competitions:
Hackney Empire New Act of the Year Finalist
Amused Moose Laugh off Finalist
Mirth Control New Act Competition Runner up
Leicester Square Theatre New Act of the Year Finalist
Leicester Mercury New Comedian of the Year nominee
So You Think You're Funny Semi Finalist

TV & Radio:
Presents a show on Shoreditch Radio “Benson & Proudfoot Show”.
Appearances on Channel4, Capital Radio, BBC radio, Phoenix Radio. Performed & written for Virgin.

Quotes:

“one of the most instantly likeable personalities on the line-up. His punch-lines hit the targets... even more impressive was how he found a clear voice whatever style or subject of comedy he tackled.” The Stage

“Luke Benson with a finely accomplished set…packed full of word-play. His is a mellow demeanour & effortless delivery that we’re sure to see more of in the future.” Chortle.

“Likeable Geordie Comic Luke Benson brings enjoyable audience-based improvisations & clever wordplay”. The List

 “Bensons set is one of the best around”: London Lite

“a definite must-watch, showing plenty of potential & a great delivery”: Such Small Portions

“Hugely likeable, experienced & really funny” Time out

****: 3 Weeks
****: The List
****: ViewLondon

Luke co-hosts Leicester Square Working Men’s Club @ Leicester Square Theatre. Details available on the venues website / through Facebook.