Alexander Bennett
- Actor and stand-up comedian
Press clippings
Alexander Bennett publishes stand-up special
I Can't Stand The Man, Myself, a stand-up show from Alexander Bennett, is now available to watch on YouTube.
British Comedy Guide, 15th March 2025The best jokes of Edinburgh Fringe 2024
The funniest lines from Mustafa Algiyadi, Alex Kealy, Olaf Falafel, Ollie Horn, Alexander Bennett, Danny Matinee, Louise Atkinson and more.
Mike Wade, The Times, 24th August 2024Edinburgh Fringe: 10 comics called Alex
...And this isn't even all the Alexes, that's how many shows there are at the Fringe!
Chortle, 19th July 2024Funny At The Fringe - Alexander Bennett: Emotional Daredevil
"I am taking risks in this show, and inviting my audience to take risks with me."
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 5th July 2024Edinburgh Fringe 2024: Unmissable Acts and Shows
One of the great joys of the Edinburgh Fringe is the return of great artists and wonderful shows. It's a chance to catch fabulous talents you've missed before or to see performers you love rustle up something new. In no particular order, here's a list of acts theQR loves heading back to Edinburgh this year.
WJ Quinn, The Quintessential Review, 2nd July 2024On the Mic Picks: Alexander Bennett
Alexander's comedy has been variously described as dark, silly, filthy and thoughtful.
On The Mic, 10th May 2024Alexander Bennett: I Can't Stand the Man, Myself - review
Ultimately, Bennett's show emerges as a testament to the power of comedy to illuminate the human experience, offering both catharsis and camaraderie to those brave enough to confront their own inner demons alongside him.
Serafina Cusack, The Reviews Hub, 30th April 2024Chortle Awards 2024 nominees announced
Julia Masli, Ian Smith, Ahir Shah, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Paddy Young and Sam Campbell are amongst the comedians nominated in the 2024 Chortle Awards.
British Comedy Guide, 8th February 2024Alexander Bennett interview
"I find comedy to be tremendous catharsis, and sometimes catharsis is as valuable as therapy to me."
Little Lark of London, 7th November 2023Amused Moose Comedy Awards 2023 nominations
Dave Bibby, Josh Baulf, Louise Atkinson, Philipp Kosteleckyy, Samantha Day, Simon David and Will Hall have been nominated in the Amused Moose Comedy Awards 2023. Plus eight other shows have been commended.
British Comedy Guide, 20th August 2023