Scott Bennett performs his comedy show 'Blood Sugar Baby', a true story about his daughter's rare genetic condition, at the City Varieties Music Hall.
Scott Bennett brings Blood Sugar Baby to City Varieties Music Hall on Friday 16 October, starting at 7:30pm. It's a comedy show, but the subject is a personal one: the true story of how his daughter fell ill with a rare genetic condition called congenital hyperinsulinism, or CHI. As new parents, Bennett and his wife Jemma spent months fighting for the right diagnosis, and then found themselves in the middle of a long stretch of bewildering treatment, sleepless nights, celebrity encounters and bizarre side effects. It's the kind of story that could easily stay heavy, but Bennett finds the comedy in the chaos.
He's no stranger to the bigger stages, having performed at Live at the Apollo, The Royal Variety Performance and The News Quiz, and he brings that same polished delivery to this more intimate setting. The reviews have been warm: The Times called it a 'wonderfully hopeful, often hilarious show', and Chortle praised its 'fabulous turn of phrase and superb character creations'. It's presented by Blue Book Artist Management, and the whole thing runs for about two hours and five minutes, including an interval.
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City Varieties is well-equipped if you're coming with specific needs. There's a relaxed performance option, an accessible toilet, audio tours, baby changing facilities, a hearing aid loop, wheelchair access and a welcome for guide dogs. Age guidance is 14+, with parental guidance recommended. Tickets are £26, and while the main house is sold out, boxes are still available for £29 if you call the Box Office on 0113 243 0808.
