Alexander Bennett, Edy Hurst

Edy Hurst: Hurst Schmurst & Alexander Bennett: They Call Me Daddy Punchlines

Alexander Bennett: They Call Me Daddy Punchlines

Alexander Bennett is a rising cult comedian, at least that’s the identity he’s put the most time and effort into. As for the rest of his identity, well that’s a confusing mess, isn’t it for everyone?

This is a show about how people are complex, and an appeal for appreciation of that complexity. It is also about Alexander Bennett. His comedy has been described as dark, silly, filthy and thoughtful. Come if you like the sound of those adjectives. Expect oversharing.

**** THE STAGE ***** ONE4REVIEW
"I don't think I can begin to do him justice; a producer and performer of some refreshingly different material" CHORTLE
"His sharp interpretations of the world around him add a sinister spin to the everyday - Unique and hilarious" THE REVIEWS HUB
“One of the most important shows on the fringe. Heart-stopping… A courageous and thought provoking exposure of a hidden darkness”
THE SCOTSMAN
“A passionate and praiseworthy hour of dark observational comedy”
THE SKINNY
"There’s something spookily LeStat-ish about Alexander Bennett. Just as unnerving is just how good he has become in the past five years" FRINGE PIG
"He is delivering a provoking foray into polarizing issues while trying to pull himself out of a muddy cesspool. His determination to share with his audience leads to some admirable honesty and more than a handful of striking statements" THE WEE REVIEW

Still only 26, 2019 has been a good year for Bennett, including being nominated for Best Improv/Musical Show at the Leicester Comedy Festival as part of Consignia. His hour show Terrifying Smile is now available for streaming via NextUp, with another soon to be released. A regular at the acclaimed Alternative Comedy Memorial Society, he has performed alongside the alt-comedy fan favourite Weirdos group and has run his own Time Out recommended night This Is Not A Cult in London. Bennett also created Hell To Play, the cult fringe hit gameshow set in Hell.


Edy Hurst: Hurst Schmurst

Award-winning comedian Edy Hurst brings his musical comedy, loop pedal nonsense and stand-up to answer the age-old question: ‘What’s the deal with Edy Hurst? Who even is he? Where am I? What?’ As seen on MTV, BBC Radio 4, BBC New Act Nominee 2017, Great Yorkshire Fringe People’s Champion 2017, Harrogate Comedian of the Year finalist 2018, nominated for the Musical Comedy Awards 2018 and lurking in your dreams, ya weirdo.

**** - 'Bursts with Comedic Joy' The Skinny
**** - 'Funny. Quirky. Deep. Seamless' The Lancashire Post