Alexander Bennett: All It Takes

Presented by Chuckle Busters Wondering when all your hard work will pay off? Wondering when you’ll catch a lucky break? What if you never do? What if the hard work doesn’t pay off? What are you even working towards? Don’t panic! In this exciting and creatively ambitious multimedia show, multiple award nominated emotional comedian Alexander Bennett reassures his audience against existential anxiety. Expect songs and strong feelings. Alexander Bennett is a Chortle and Leicester Festival Award nominee. He is the creator and co-host of the award nominated cult podcast Born Yesterday, which has featured guests such as Phil Wang, John Kearns and Jordan Gray. His solo shows have received rave reviews, been recommended by the British Comedy Guide, featured in The Times Top Jokes of the Edinburgh Fringe multiple times and performed on the West End at London's prestigious Soho Theatre. He has been featured in the Guardian, Observer, Metro and IPaper and has been heard on Virgin Radio, BBC Radio 4 and 5 Live. “His raw honesty, instincts, and commitment to the bit ensure the audience stays firmly on his side throughout” ★★★★ The Skinny “Bennett makes a strong case that comedy, done well, can be an art form with something substantive to say” ★★★★ The Edinburgh Reporter “A brilliant, multi-talented hour of comedy that balances raw honesty with outstanding comedic craftsmanship. Bennett proves himself to be a standout performer who deserves even wider recognition” ★★★★½ Edinburgh Reviews “Strikes a brilliant balance between the bizarre and the hilarious - unique and unpredictable” ★★★★½ Phoenix Remix “Inventive and thought-provoking” ★★★★★ Lou Reviews “A surprisingly powerful show that will leave you in tears of laughter” ★★★★★ Broadway World “Hugely talented with a captivating stage presence - the comedy comes thick and fast during this emotional roller coaster.” ★★★★★ Three Weeks “Take a risk. See this show.” ★★★★★ Broadway Baby Repeatedly recommended by the BRITISH COMEDY GUIDE: “Total control - Balls out chutzpah informs every auteurist choice and master stroke. Angrily soul searching, wound exposing, permitting few sacred cows and utterly erratic in arrangement” Featured in The Times Top Jokes of the Edinburgh Fringe All tickets include a £1 admin charge Age recommendation: 18+ Approx running time: 90 minutes plus interval Content Warnings: Audience interaction, references to suicide