Luke Benson

Luke Benson

“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

Geordie genuine-giant Luke Benson is an incredibly talented stand-up who is making waves on the circuit as a superb act and MC. Luke’s been performing stand up since 2007 and has been a finalist in the Hackney Empire, Amused Moose, Leicester Square Theatre and Mirth Control competitions. He was also nominated for this year’s Leicester Mercury New Comedian of the Year Award. To top this all off, londonisfunny.com named him as one of the Top 10 Comics to Look Out For in 2011.

Luke enjoyed a fantastic Edinburgh 2011, appearing as part of the prestigious Comedy Reserve (Pleasance) with 3 other hotly tipped stars of the future. In 2010 he was part of Just the Tonic’s Big Value Comedy Show and the ‘Monumental Joke Disco’ which was named in the Top 5 Things to See at the Free Fringe (The List).

Luke has an incredibly likeable stage presence and his set is a mix of hilarious stories, original one liners and inventive word-play. He’s performed at The Comedy Store, Comedy Café, Banana Cabaret, Just the Tonic, Frog & Bucket, Amused Moose, CKP, Highlight, Komedia, The Stand, XS Malarkey, Mirth Control, Up the Creek, Downstairs at the King’s Head, Spank! and many more. He has a regular show on Shoreditch Radio and has appeared on Channel 4, Capital Radio, Phoenix Radio and has performed and written for Virgin.

Benson also runs his own popular comedy night- the Leicester Square Working Mens’ Club (at the Leicester Square Theatre).

“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

“A finely accomplished set…packed full of word-play. 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

“Benson’s 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