As the ‘Godfather’ of modern stand up, Elton’s 1987 and 1988 shows Motormouth and Motorvation cemented him as one of the scene’s most outspoken voices, with his left-leaning politics, ranting style, and quick wit capturing public consciousness.
Harold Pinter Theatre
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As the ‘Godfather’ of modern stand up, Elton’s 1987 and 1988 shows Motormouth and Motorvation cemented him as one of the scene’s most outspoken voices, with his left-leaning politics, ranting style, and quick wit capturing public consciousness.
Since then, he’s translated his comedy stylings into television (Blackadder, The Young Ones, Upstart Crow), film (All is True), literature (Dead Famous, Stark, and 2019’s Identity Crisis) and musicals (We Will Rock You, Love Never Dies), becoming a prolific and insightful creator with an unfettered ability to say it very much like it is – a much-needed talent in today’s crisis and outrage ridden age.
Please note: There are no formal age restrictions, but show content includes some swearing and sexual allusions, so the recommended age restriction is 12 and up.
Just give him a stage and a microphone and Ben Elton is the best. No contest.- The Sunday Times
There is nothing, absolutely nothing to beat Ben Elton live!- Evening Standard
Harold Pinter Theatre
The Harold Pinter Theatre opened in 1881 as the Royal Comedy Theatre and staged hugely successful shows, such as The Rocky Horror Show’s West End debut. The name changed in 2011 to The Harold Pinter Theatre in honour of Pinter’s work for the Comedy Theatre.
The theatre recently produced Pinter at the Pinter, a series of one-act plays in celebration of Pinter himself.
Harold Pinter Theatre
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