What's Wrong with Benny Hill

A musical comedy by Mark Carey.
Music by Kevin Oliver Jones
Produced by Giles Shenton
Performed by Mark Carey & Georgie TaylorBrought to you by the producer of Old Herbaceous, Three Men in a Boat and Dead on Cue comes a brand new comedy musical that uses the life of Benny Hill to debate current issues such as cancel culture and freedom of speech.Benny 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 brand-new comedy that explores the life and legacy of a very peculiar and brilliant comedian while raising questions about current issues around free speech.

What’s Wrong with Benny Hill?. The hilarious new musical comedy featuring Mark Carey and Georgie Taylor.

“Brilliant! Provokes discussion and debate…..whatever your views on comedy. Star quality performances.” Tony Homer, Downstagewrite

“Ruddy marvellous! Brilliant performances! Thought provoking and challenging!” Gill Sutherland, Stratford Herald