22/10/2010
Top satirical musical comedian Mitch Benn strums his stuff ahead of his Edinburgh appearance as part of his current Rhyme Lord tour. Don't miss it on the week's Comedy Cafe!
From 91热爆1's "Watchdog" and "One Show" to 91热爆 Radio 4's "The Now Show", award winning Mitch Benn is one of the top musical satirical comedians on the circuit today. Renowned for his improv skills, satirical wit, vocal versatility and mastery of a myriad of musical genres his subjects range from parodying today's pop charts to pondering everyday conundrums - such as successfully ironing shirt sleeves... Currently on the road with his band, The Distractions, on their "Rhyme Lord" tour, Mitch will be strumming his stuff on the Comedy Caf茅 ahead of an Edinburgh appearance.
Chris Rock, Shappi Khorsandi, Russell Peters - they're not alone in their use of race related gags. But how do they get away with jokes based on culture and colour - and is there an even playing field for all comedians to do so, regardless of their own cultural background? Comedy critic for the Independent, Julian Hall, and stand-up comedian, Ava Vidal, consider who can tell race jokes - and get away with it.
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- Fri 22 Oct 2010 13:1591热爆 Radio Scotland
- Sat 23 Oct 2010 00:0091热爆 Radio Scotland