Competitions:Amused Moose Laugh off Finalist 2009
Mirth Control New Act Competition Runner up 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 late 2006 & is establishing himself on the circuit both as an act & compere.
Has 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
“Likeable Geordie Comic Luke Benson brings enjoyable audience-based improvisations & clever wordplay”. The List
“Inventive imagery…the writing will out”. Chortle.
“Bensons set is one of the best around”: London Lite
“Hugely likeable, experienced & Really funny” Time out
"Excellent, some fine jokes". Capital Radio
Four stars: ViewLondon
"Brilliant, very good material". Phoenix Radio
Clubs performed at:
Comedy Store
Banana Cabaret
Frog and Bucket
Amused Moose
Avalon
CKP
Komedia
The Stand – Edinburgh & Glasgow
XS Malarkey
Mirth Control
Up the Creek, Greenwich and Croydon
Downstairs at the Kings Head
Spank - London & Edinburgh
Upstairs at the Queens Head
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