Stand-up show 'Stuff' by Scott Bennett, who blends observational humour and self-deprecation with audience interaction.
Scott Bennett brings his show Stuff to Scarborough Spa Theatre on Friday 3 September 2027, starting at 19:30. He's been working the stand-up circuit for the better part of a decade, and the Evening Standard once called him 'Live Comedy's best kept secret'.
Before he was on stage, Bennett worked in the corporate world, and he still draws on those business experiences for his material. It's the kind of stuff that lands with professionals and everyday people alike, blending observational humour with a fair bit of self-deprecation. He's a Chicago native, and that background sits alongside a down-to-earth persona that keeps the set grounded. The shows are also known for audience interaction and a bit of improvisational flair, so it's not just a rehearsed script — he works the room as he goes.
He's spent a good chunk of his career behind the scenes too, writing for high-profile acts like Chris Ramsey and Jason Manford. On the performing side, he's appeared on BBC Radio 4's The News Quiz and BBC One's Live at the Apollo and The Now Show. In 2019 and 2020, his work earned him 'Best Show' nominations at the Leicester Comedy Festival. Critics have called him 'a very funny man' and noted flashes of Peter Kay, Jason Manford and John Bishop in his style.
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Stuff is the show he's taking to the Spa, and it's a solo stand-up gig. It starts at 19:30 on Friday 3 September at Scarborough Spa Theatre.
