Poetry, Cabaret

Humdinger Words for Lollygaggers and Fuddy-Duddies

A spellbinding comedy-cabaret-poetry extravaganza, blending sharp wordplay, visual gags and mind-boggling trivia into an unmissable hour of laughs, learning and surprises that subverts genre and expectations. Performed by neurospicy Renaissance man, Ben Dali, the show draws on a life spanning many careers, from gameshow host to stage hypnotist to primary teacher. Highlights include a journey through English's finest Humdinger Words; innocent childhood poems juxtaposed with depraved adult sequels; and a visual comedy treat comparing country outlines to their outlandish doppelgängers. Including insights into hypnosis and genuine improvised rhyming mentalism. Designed for the intellectually curious.

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    • Comedy
    • £10.00
    • 25-31 August 2026
    • 60 minutes
    • Hoots @ Hilton (Bread Street)
    • subvenue Slice 5
    • Age 16+ (Guideline)
    • warning
      Strong language/swearing
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    Hoots @ Hilton (Bread Street)

    34 Bread Street, EH3 9AF

    EH3 9AF

    Slice 5

    (Venue No. 31) 34 Bread Street, EH3 9AF

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