Ben Target
- Actor and writer
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Interview: Ben Target
Ahead of his theatre show at Summerhall, Ben Target talks about grief, loss and comedy - and pays tribute to two men who have shaped his art and life.
Jay Richardson, Fest Mag, 25th July 2023Edinburgh Interview: Ben Target on Lorenzo
"Lorenzo was such a fascinating person that every conversation I had with him about his storied history blew my little mind. So, with his permission, I started recording our talks and writing them up in a journal".
Greg Stewart, Theatre Weekly, 24th July 2023Ben Target interview
"The audience will be lulled into having romantic feelings by me shaping wood (not a euphemism), possibly topless."
Caroline Whitham, Edinburgh Festivals, 18th July 2023Edinburgh Fringe 10x10: Ten comedians in the theatre sections
Believe it or not, there is life in the Edinburgh Fringe beyond comedy! But to ease you gently into the more serious stuff, here are ten comedians who can be found in the theatre section of the programme...
Chortle, 14th July 2023Edinburgh festival 2023: 50 shows to see
Cracking comedy, an eclectic mix of theatre - and aerial dance in an ice rink. Our critics share their picks for the August arts extravaganza.
Brian Logan, Arifa Akbar and Lyndsey Winship, The Guardian, 5th July 2023Edinburgh preview: Ben Target: LORENZO at Summerhall
Ben Target is a critically-acclaimed performance artist and multi-award-winning comedian; in 2020 he gave this up to become the live-in carer for an irascible elderly prankster.
Theatre Weekly, 18th June 2023Soho Theatre announces Edinburgh Fringe shows
Soho Theatre has announced an Edinburgh Fringe programme of 16 comedy and theatre shows across seven venues from artists around the world.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 21st May 2023Joz Norris, Benjamin Alborough, John-Luke Roberts to record specials
Go Faster Stripe is to record a series of comedy specials at Moth Club on Sunday 16th July. Joz Norris, Ben Target, John-Luke Roberts, Benjamin Alborough and Sean Morley are involved.
British Comedy Guide, 10th May 2023Daniel Kitson's Edinburgh Fringe show goes on sale
And The Stand expands its programme... including another controversial booking.
Chortle, 8th May 202350 £2k awards announced from the £100k 'Keep It Fringe Fund'
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society has announced the recipients of the 'Keep it Fringe' fund, a new initiative to support Fringe artists, led by Fringe Society President Phoebe Waller-Bridge.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 3rd April 2023