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Luke Benson

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At Chortle Fast Fringe 2012

Extract from his Edinburgh show


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Luke Benson: Fringe 2012
Live Review
Pleasance Courtyard

 rated 3/5
Luke Benson: Fringe 2012

This debut show from Geordie Luke Benson is a real game of two halves. The first has him issuing forth a number of unrelated routines for half an hour, with the only apparent glue being a series of sound effects and playful, gun-slinging self-affirming phrases (like ‘bringing it home’), and the second is his set piece story about being stalked by a cabbie after a road accident. It almost works, even if is rather Route One, and arguably a bit lazily written.

The first half is patchy, and unconvincing and so, while Benson’s 6ft 7in is a officially a giant stature, he doesn’t impose on his own show and make us believe that he really is ‘Quick Whittington.” A lot of his preamble is quite coy.

A subsequent riff on Fantasy Football takes the title literally and the substitution of mythical figures for footballers seems laboured until he ends it with an irresistibly stupid coupling. It’s clear from this point that he’s someone you have to keep your eye on, in the right way.

The other side of watchfulness is embodied in Benson’s set-piece story by the London cabbie who collides with Benson on his bike. The cabbie won’t settle the insurance through the official channels and threatens to stalk Benson – including attending his comedy gigs – until a rather arbitrary sum of money is paid to him to repair the damage to the cab.

The events that followed are brought to a nice simmer and this is where the excitement stays, a big finish is partially denied by the rush he’s in to keep to his time slot. An ever-present sense of slight menace is enough to keep the audience intrigued, while Benson is playful with his tormentor.

Judging by this show, Benson’s next Fringe hour might be best off as a collection of stories with some choice segue gags. Certainly he’s laid the foundation and suggested that he is, as his stalker says, ‘too big to disappear’.

Date of live review: Wednesday 8th Aug, '12
Review by Julian Hall
Leicester Comedy Festival London preview
Leicester Comedy Festival London preview

Friday 20th Jan, '12- Kings Place
Leicester Mercury Comedian Of The Year 2011
Leicester Mercury Comedian Of The Year 2011

Sunday 20th Feb, '11-
Luke Benson at the 2010 Hackney Empire new act final
Sunday 31st Jan, '10- Hackney Empire
Luke Benson : Original Review
Luke Benson : Original Review

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Comments

Great and very inventive gagssmiths!

Don Biswas, December 2011


Saw him at Espionage at the Edinburgh Fringe on Saturday and he was fantastic. As it was the free pick of the fringe, I wasn't expecting an amazing line-up but even though he was one of the first on stage, he was def the best. Definitely recommend seeing him!

Michelle, August 2011


Very promising newer act with great lines and an appealing stage persona. I expect him to go far.

Paul Sinha, January 2010


Weak puns and jokes a few friends good cobble together over a few pints in the pub.

Mark Hedges, March 2009


I think Luke is great, he is my Big Bro and it may take a while for you to catch on to his jokes but there funny when you do. YouRockBigBro x

Robyn-lianne Guthery, January 2009


Luke is a brilliant comedian and one of the very best mcs on the circuit at the moment.

Luke Howard, May 2008




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Where can I see Luke Benson next?

Where can I see Luke Benson next?

Friday 24th May, '13
Venue: Newcastle Hyena Cafe
Prices: From £11
Comics: Dougie Dunlop, Luke Benson, Mike Milligan
Saturday 25th May, '13
Venue: Newcastle Hyena Cafe
Prices: From £11
Comics: Dougie Dunlop, Luke Benson, Mike Milligan
20:00 - Tuesday 18th Jun, '13
Venue: Magic Garden Pub
Prices: £8
Comics: Angela Barnes, Ava Vidal, Lloyd Griffith, Luke Benson, Max Dickins
Show starts: 20:00 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
20:00 - Saturday 22nd Jun, '13
Venue: Reading Highlight
Prices: From £17
Comics: Luke Benson, Maff Brown, Rob Beckett, Topping & Butch
Show starts: 20:00 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
21:15~22:15 - Thursday 27th Jun, '13
Venue: Pleasance Islington
Prices: £5
Show:
Show starts: 21:15 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
20:00~23:00 - Friday 5th Jul, '13
Venue: Milton Keynes WonderWorld
Prices: From £8
Comics:
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Plus: Shaun Jacques, Dave Green
Show starts: 20:00 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
19:15~20:15 - Thursday 1st Aug, '13
Venue: Laughing Horse Camden Too
Prices: Free, voluntary contribution at the end
Show: Working Men's Club [2013]
Show starts: 19:15 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
19:15~20:15 - Friday 2nd Aug, '13
Venue: Laughing Horse Camden Too
Prices: Free, voluntary contribution at the end
Show: Working Men's Club [2013]
Show starts: 19:15 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
19:15~20:15 - Saturday 3rd Aug, '13
Venue: Laughing Horse Camden Too
Prices: Free, voluntary contribution at the end
Show: Working Men's Club [2013]
Show starts: 19:15 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
19:15~20:15 - Sunday 4th Aug, '13
Venue: Laughing Horse Camden Too
Prices: Free, voluntary contribution at the end
Show: Working Men's Club [2013]
Show starts: 19:15 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
19:15~20:15 - Monday 5th Aug, '13
Venue: Laughing Horse Camden Too
Prices: Free, voluntary contribution at the end
Show: Working Men's Club [2013]
Show starts: 19:15 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
19:15~20:15 - Tuesday 6th Aug, '13
Venue: Laughing Horse Camden Too
Prices: Free, voluntary contribution at the end
Show: Working Men's Club [2013]
Show starts: 19:15 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
19:15~20:15 - Wednesday 7th Aug, '13
Venue: Laughing Horse Camden Too
Prices: Free, voluntary contribution at the end
Show: Working Men's Club [2013]
Show starts: 19:15 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
19:15~20:15 - Thursday 8th Aug, '13
Venue: Laughing Horse Camden Too
Prices: Free, voluntary contribution at the end
Show: Working Men's Club [2013]
Show starts: 19:15 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
19:15~20:15 - Friday 9th Aug, '13
Venue: Laughing Horse Camden Too
Prices: Free, voluntary contribution at the end
Show: Working Men's Club [2013]
Show starts: 19:15 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
19:15~20:15 - Saturday 10th Aug, '13
Venue: Laughing Horse Camden Too
Prices: Free, voluntary contribution at the end
Show: Working Men's Club [2013]
Show starts: 19:15 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
19:15~20:15 - Sunday 11th Aug, '13
Venue: Laughing Horse Camden Too
Prices: Free, voluntary contribution at the end
Show: Working Men's Club [2013]
Show starts: 19:15 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
19:15~20:15 - Monday 12th Aug, '13
Venue: Laughing Horse Camden Too
Prices: Free, voluntary contribution at the end
Show: Working Men's Club [2013]
Show starts: 19:15 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
19:15~20:15 - Tuesday 13th Aug, '13
Venue: Laughing Horse Camden Too
Prices: Free, voluntary contribution at the end
Show: Working Men's Club [2013]
Show starts: 19:15 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
19:15~20:15 - Wednesday 14th Aug, '13
Venue: Laughing Horse Camden Too
Prices: Free, voluntary contribution at the end
Show: Working Men's Club [2013]
Show starts: 19:15 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
19:15~20:15 - Thursday 15th Aug, '13
Venue: Laughing Horse Camden Too
Prices: Free, voluntary contribution at the end
Show: Working Men's Club [2013]
Show starts: 19:15 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
19:15~20:15 - Friday 16th Aug, '13
Venue: Laughing Horse Camden Too
Prices: Free, voluntary contribution at the end
Show: Working Men's Club [2013]
Show starts: 19:15 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
19:15~20:15 - Saturday 17th Aug, '13
Venue: Laughing Horse Camden Too
Prices: Free, voluntary contribution at the end
Show: Working Men's Club [2013]
Show starts: 19:15 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
19:15~20:15 - Sunday 18th Aug, '13
Venue: Laughing Horse Camden Too
Prices: Free, voluntary contribution at the end
Show: Working Men's Club [2013]
Show starts: 19:15 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
19:15~20:15 - Monday 19th Aug, '13
Venue: Laughing Horse Camden Too
Prices: Free, voluntary contribution at the end
Show: Working Men's Club [2013]
Show starts: 19:15 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
19:15~20:15 - Tuesday 20th Aug, '13
Venue: Laughing Horse Camden Too
Prices: Free, voluntary contribution at the end
Show: Working Men's Club [2013]
Show starts: 19:15 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
19:15~20:15 - Wednesday 21st Aug, '13
Venue: Laughing Horse Camden Too
Prices: Free, voluntary contribution at the end
Show: Working Men's Club [2013]
Show starts: 19:15 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
19:15~20:15 - Thursday 22nd Aug, '13
Venue: Laughing Horse Camden Too
Prices: Free, voluntary contribution at the end
Show: Working Men's Club [2013]
Show starts: 19:15 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
19:15~20:15 - Friday 23rd Aug, '13
Venue: Laughing Horse Camden Too
Prices: Free, voluntary contribution at the end
Show: Working Men's Club [2013]
Show starts: 19:15 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
19:15~20:15 - Saturday 24th Aug, '13
Venue: Laughing Horse Camden Too
Prices: Free, voluntary contribution at the end
Show: Working Men's Club [2013]
Show starts: 19:15 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
19:15~20:15 - Sunday 25th Aug, '13
Venue: Laughing Horse Camden Too
Prices: Free, voluntary contribution at the end
Show: Working Men's Club [2013]
Show starts: 19:15 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
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