Ben Elton
- 65 years old
- English
- Writer and stand-up comedian
Press clippings
Ben Elton to receive Slapstick Comedy Legend Award
Ben Elton will become the latest recipient of the Aardman Slapstick Comedy Legend Award when the Bristol-based festival returns in February 2025.
British Comedy Guide, 8th October 2024Ben Elton review
At his best, Elton builds an all-encompassing philosophy of the world, while acknowledging his viewpoint as being a flawed one, however much the vigour of his delivery exudes certainty. And there's plenty of food for thought in this concentrated, tightly written show, whatever place you hold on the generational spectrum.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 19th September 2024Ben Elton review
The indefatigable comic eschews the cliches of most middle-aged standups and skewers modern life with fairness and charm.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 16th September 2024Ben Elton: a comedy great gives modern life a grilling
Telling it like it is, the comic looks set to remake himself as the darling of Middle England.
Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 11th September 2024Ben Elton review - a genius, and a grumpy old git
Performing at Symphony Hall, Birmingham, the trim, still motormouthed 65-year-old's view of the silliness of modern society is panoramic and microscopic.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 10th September 2024"His was a life unfinished" - Ben Elton on Rik Mayall
Rik Mayall's friend and fellow comedian Ben Elton has welcomed plans to launch a comedy festival in honour of his late friend.
Aida Fofana, BBC, 7th August 2024Ben Elton: Finding the funny has never been more important
Ben Elton's always had a lot to say.
Entertainment Now, 19th July 2024Ben Elton on falling in love with Scotland and why he's still touring at 65
Why Authentic Stupidity is more of a threat than AI, according to the motormouth comic.
Janet Christie, The Scotsman, 28th June 2024Ben Elton on the General Election, Rik Mayall memories and an incredible comedy legacy
Ben Elton doesn't have much praise for Rishi Sunak, but he is happy about one decision the prime minister has made - calling an election before he goes on tour.
Ross Crae, The Sunday Post, 18th June 2024Ben Elton: I'm lost when Blackadder fans quote 'rat surprise' gag
Comedy writer admits show's famous lines are lost on him because he did not watch episodes back.
The Telegraph, 9th May 2024