Ben Target
Ben Target

Ben Target

  • Actor and writer

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Pleasance adds more shows to Edinburgh Fringe

The Pleasance has added another 134 shows to their Edinburgh Festival Fringe roster this summer.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 2nd April 2024

Joz Norris releases Mr Fruit Salad special

The award-winning comedy show Joz Norris Is Dead. Long Live Mr Fruit Salad. is now available as a free special via YouTube.

British Comedy Guide, 19th February 2024

Ben Target interview

We had a little chat with Ben, ahead of his highly-anticipated transfer to Soho Theatre at the end of the month, and he kindly answered ten of our questions.

Nathan Charles, The Crumb, 5th October 2023

Ben Target: Lorenzo review

A wistful and whimsical dance through life.

Alexander Pearn, A Young(ish) Perspective, 1st October 2023

Ben Target: Lorenzo review

Sadness and silliness.

Henry Longstaff, Longstaff Reviews, 1st October 2023

Ben Target: Lorenzo review

A return to the stage after spending the last few years collaborating with other artists, this is a brave and startling work.

Laura Kressly, The Play's The Thing UK, 29th September 2023

Ben Target: Lorenzo review

Lorenzo was an absolute triumph for me. The ending, and the show as a whole, is extremely powerful, captivating every single audience member and leaving us in awe of Ben's talent.

Bronagh, Theatre & Tonic, 29th September 2023

Edinburgh Fringe blog: Ben Target on telling a story with live carpentry

The performance artist on his new show Lorenzo.

Ben Target, What's On Stage, 28th July 2023

Interview: Ben Target

Ahead of his theatre show at Summerhall, Ben Target talks about grief, loss and comedy - and pays tribute to two men who have shaped his art and life.

Jay Richardson, Fest Mag, 25th July 2023

Edinburgh Interview: Ben Target on Lorenzo

"Lorenzo was such a fascinating person that every conversation I had with him about his storied history blew my little mind. So, with his permission, I started recording our talks and writing them up in a journal".

Greg Stewart, Theatre Weekly, 24th July 2023

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