After starting comedy in late 2009, Scott Bennett is a stand-up comedian and writer whose star is most definitely on the rise.

Without doubt, live comedy’s best kept secret” The Evening Standard

“His show is a truly fabulous hour that suggests Bennett deserves to be a big a name”★★★★ The Times

“A stand-up in fine control of his material, his delivery and his image” ★★★★ Chortle

“Great material, great delivery, a very funny man” Rob Brydon

“Brilliantly funny, a joy to watch” Chris Ramsey

His last two shows, Leap Year and Rela,x were nominated for ‘Best Show’ at the Leicester Comedy Festival and has been named by Chortle as One To Watch for 2018 and 19.

His debut hour stand-up show About a Roy was nominated for the highly acclaimed Amused Moose Comedy Award and was selected as one of the top ten shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2015.

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In 2021 Scott Bennett recorded his debut for Live at the Apollo BBC1.

You will have heard him as a regular guest on BBC Radio 4’s The News Quiz, The Now Show, The Likely Dads and Elephant in the Room with Sarah Millican.

He also appeared on The Summer Festival with Daliso Chaponda, The Comedy Club with Arthur Smith, and Knock Knock with Helen Lederer.

In 2018, he also featured on the BBC One show, Live from The Edinburgh Fringe.

Scott Bennett also features on the new Nationwide adverts, released in 2020 and 2021.

During the lockdown of 2020, Scott Bennett pioneered the viral hit, Stand up from the Shed, a weekly topical live streamed stand up show from his actual garden shed.

The show achieved national coverage in the press, Sky News, BBC News and Five Live.

Scott Bennett | Awards

At the end of 2020, in the Comics Comic Awards Scott was voted “Best Act” a prestigious award decided by comedians and promoters in the industry.

Previous winners include, Mick Ferry, Zoe Lyons and Ian Stone.

In 2022 he was nominated as Best Club Comedian in the Chortle awards.

 

In 2017 and 18 Scott Bennett supported his comedy hero, Rob Brydon on his National UK tour dates for his latest show I am Standing Up and was selected to do a support slots for Jason Manford and John Bishop.

He also worked alongside Michael McIntyre as part of his work in progress shows at the Duchess Theatre in London with Keri Godliman, Russell Kane and Ed Gamble.

Scott Bennett | Scriptwriting Work

In addition to his stand up work Scott is also a talented writer.

He was a programme associate on First and Last with Jason Manford for BBC One, a writer for The Chris Ramsey Show on Comedy Central.

He’s written stand up for big touring acts including Jason Manford and Rob Brydon and has worked extensively for BBC Radio 4, with writing credits including The News Quiz, and Citizen of Nowhere with Daliso Chaponda.

He was also one of the main writers on the prime time BBC One Show, Little Mix – The Search hosted by Chris Ramsey.

 

Scott Bennett | Corporate Testimonials

“Scott went down a storm, he was brilliant! He joined us for the meal before his set and was great company”
Howells Legal

“Scott went down an absolute storm, his set was pitched perfectly, and we are already eyeing him for more of our events!”
LOCALiQ

“Having seen Scott several times in my leisure time, I knew he’d be a great fit for our leadership conference. He did a set and presented our awards and genuinely exceeded all of our expectations! The teams loved him. We had a very mixed demographic, but everyone was literally guffawing throughout.
Sofology Ltd

“I’ve used some of the genuine comments we’ve had, there were a lot more “Best Xmas Do Ever” “I still can’t believe how good last night was…” “perfectly pitched, just what we all needed” These are a few of the comments from staff on our first-ever virtual NHS England Finance Xmas Get Together
NHS England

“Scott was fantastic on the night of a recent restaurant launch event for Zizzi. He got the tone spot on, and the whole room was engaged, included and in hysterics. A much-needed, light-hearted evening of fun and laughter thanks to Scott’s hilarious stand-up. We would recommend Scott for corporate events”
Espresso

Hire high-profile corporate comedian and awards host Scott Bennett for your event by contacting us at bookings@greatbritishtalent.com or calling +44 1753 439 289 to speak to a member of the Great British Talent team.
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Corporate Comedian🔹Events Awards Host🔹BBC Live at the Apollo🔹Performer🔹Writer