Humdinger Words for Lollygaggers and Fuddy-Duddies

This interactive comedy-cabaret-poetry extravaganza blends sharp wordplay, visual gags and mind-boggling trivia into an unmissable hour of laughs, learning and surprises. Performed by neurospicy Renaissance man, Ben Dali, the show draws on a life spanning many careers, from hypnotist to primary teacher. Expect pieces to shift rapidly between styles and moods without warning, from infectious sincerity to unapologetic filth. Highlights include a journey through English’s finest ‘Humdinger Words’; innocent childhood poems juxtaposed with depraved adult sequels; a visual comedy treat comparing country outlines to their outlandish doppelgängers. Along the way, Dali relives his diverse skillset, including genuine hypnotic effects and mentalism delivered in improvised rhyme. Designed for attentive, intellectually curious audiences who celebrate playful language, HW&OJB is ideal for anyone who enjoys comedy that subverts genre and expectations, delivering knockout punchlines in every bout.