Ben Silver
- Stand-up comedian
Press clippings
12 rising stars of comedy to see at the Edinburgh Fringe 2024
Heading to the Fringe? These 12 rising stars are well worth seeking out.
Nooruddean Choudry, Rolling Stone, 15th July 2024North West Comedy Awards 2024 nominees announced
Dan Tiernan, Hayley Ellis, Jamie Hutchinson and Phil Ellis are amongst the nominees for the North West Comedy Awards 2024.
British Comedy Guide, 11th December 2023British Comedian Of The Year 2023 review
Its £10,001 prize has previously wooed some of the circuit's biggest hitters, such as Ian Stone, Steve Gribbin, Mike Gunn and Jeff Innocent. But this year's final of the British Comedian Of The Year seemed more open, with many experienced names but no perennial headliners at the bigger clubs. Indeed, the winner, Alistair Williams, has previously complained about being cancelled from the circuit for his contrarian views.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 30th November 2023Hot Water Breakthrough Act Of The Year final review
Hot Water's breakthrough act of the year competition is one of the comedy circuit's less structured competitions. Rising stand-ups cannot enter, but get chosen by the Liverpool club's management; there are just three heats, each sending acts to the final; and the prize is kept secret till the end.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 6th November 2023