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Ben Elton: ‘Alternative comedy wasn’t about knocking family entertainers’
The writer and comedian will be discussing his new autobiography with Dame Emma Thompson at Ely Cathedral.
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🎤 BEN ELTON 🎤 The undisputed godfather of modern stand-up is back 🔥 Returning to the live circuit for the first time in five years, the Blackadder writer and creator of We Will Rock You will be pondering on AI, as well as an even bigger threat... 'authentic stupidity' 🤣🤣🤣 🗓️ Coming to Parr Hall for one night only on Saturday, 7 Sept https://parrhall.culturewarrington.org/whats-on/ben-elton-authentic-stupidity/ | Pyramid & Parr Hall
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After a five year hiatus comedy LEGEND Ben Elton is returning to stand up, bringing his show 'Authentic Stupidity' Down Under in 2025! 🙌 #9Today | WATCH LIVE 5.30am | TODAY
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