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Archive listings for What's Wrong with Benny Hill? (2024)

Work type: Musical.

T1561235340

Presented byGiles Shenton Productions. Performer Mark Carey. Performer Dani Carbery.
25 Aug 24White Bear, Inner London :: V256
listing details L089056850

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What's Wrong with Benny Hill? archiveBenny Hill died alone in his spartan flat in 1992, he was 68. His body was undiscovered for several days. Benny was, had been and still is, one of the most successful comedians of all time. When Apollo Eleven landed on the moon in 1969, millions watched live on TV but that evening many more had tuned in to "The Benny Hill Show". Today "The Benny Hill Show" is broadcast regularly in over a hundred countries around the world. In Britain he has, effectively been "cancelled". What's Wrong with Benny Hill? is a comedy that explores the life and legacy of a very peculiar and brilliant comedian. It tells the story of his life and shows why he was considered by many of his peers to be the best, an "Imperial Clown". Mark Carey, in his latest play sets out to address these questions and provide an insight into a unique and deeply private man with a very public face, and tackles current issues such as cancel culture and freedom of speech.

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Author: Mary Carey

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