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Ben Elton: Authentic Stupidity

Ben Elton: Authentic Stupidity

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Princess Theatre, Torquay
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Sun 27 Oct 2024
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Following the huge success of Ben Elton’s critically acclaimed sold-out UK tour in 2019, which marked his return to live comedy after a fifteen year hiatus, the undisputed godfather of modern stand-up is going back on the road with his new show – Authentic Stupidity.
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Princess Theatre, Torquay

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Sun 27 Oct 2024
Torbay Road, Torquay TQ2 5EZ
2 hours 30 minutes incl. interval
Sun at 19:30
Age guidance: 16+
For group bookings of 10 or more:

Ben says ’Since my last live tour a whole new existential threat has emerged to threaten humanity! Apparently Artificial Intelligence is going to destroy us all! Well I reckon our real problem isn’t Artificial Intelligence it’s good old fashioned Authentic Stupidity! Forget AI! It’s AS we need to be worrying about!'

Ben Elton: Authentic Stupidity

Ben Elton first exploded into the national consciousness back in the 1980’s hosting Channel 4’s ground breaking Saturday Live and he's been setting the standard for gag filled, taboo busting, tonsil rattling, mind expanding stand-up comedy ever since!

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What the critics say

Genius
- The Times
A comedy great gives modern life a grilling
- The Telegraph
A cross-gen hit
- The Guardian

Princess Theatre, Torquay

Torbay Road, Torquay TQ2 5EZ
Torquay Station
The Box Office is open for 90 minutes prior to the performance commencing. See 'What's On' section for performance times
Pizzeria - Pre-show table service dinning (Reservation required)
Private Hospitality - Spaces available to hire
Membership Benefits - 25% off pre-show drinks (30mins prior)

The Princess Theatre first opened its doors on Wednesday 7 June 1961. Top of the bill on the opening night were the late, great Tommy Cooper and the legendary Morecombe & Wise.  In 1963 The Beatles appeared live on stage singing the then newly released single “She Loves You” causing some hysteria in the town! 

The Princess Theatre is South Devon’s largest theatre with a seating capacity of 1,491.  Big musical productions that have thrilled our audiences include Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Chicago, Starlight Express, Rocky Horror, Cats, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Icons of the stage and screen Sir Roger Moore, Elaine Page, Joan Collins and the beloved Joan Rivers, have also graced our stage. Comedians Jimmy Carr, Alan Carr and Dawn French have performed here too and chart toppers Mumford & Sons, Jamie Cullum and Ronan Keating have included the theatre on their UK tours.

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Princess Theatre, Torquay

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Sun 27 Oct 2024
Torbay Road, Torquay TQ2 5EZ
2 hours 30 minutes incl. interval
Sun at 19:30
Age guidance: 16+
For group bookings of 10 or more:
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