Luke Benson
Competitions:
Hackney Empire New Act of the Year Finalist 2009
Amused Moose Laugh off Finalist 2009
Mirth Control New Act Competition Runner up 2009
Leicester Square Theatre New Act of the Year Finalist 2009
Leicester Mercury New Comedian of the Year 2008 nominee
So You Think You're Funny Semi Finalist 2007
Luke has been performing stand up since 2007 & is establishing himself on the circuit both as an act & compere.
TV & Radio:
Having appeared on Channel4, Capital Radio, BBC radio, Phoenix Radio and has performed & written for Virgin.
Quotes:
“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
“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
“Promising new stand up...A likeable performer... demonstrated inventive writing, and boasted one of the best lines of the evening”. 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 and a great delivery”: Such Small Portions
“Hugely likeable, experienced & really funny” Time out
Four stars: ViewLondon
Clubs performed at:
Comedy Store (London & Manchester)
Banana Cabaret
Frog and Bucket
Amused Moose
Avalon
CKP
Komedia
The Stand – Edinburgh & Glasgow
XS Malarkey
Mirth Control
Up the Creek, Greenwich and Croydon
Slaughterhouse
Downstairs at the Kings Head
Spank - London & Edinburgh
