Benet Brandreth

  • English
  • Stand-up comedian

Press clippings

'The Fringe saved my life', says Gyles Brandreth

Gyles Brandreth lauds 'egalitarian Edinburgh' and relates anecdotes about Laurence Olivier and Bernard Manning as he and his award-winning son Benet prepare to stage shows.

Kate Copstick, The Scotsman, 5th August 2018

How the children of comedians are also jokers too

Did you hear the one about the comedian's daughter?

Kate Jackson and Emma Pietras, The Sun, 2nd August 2018

Fringe acts take inspiration from their politician dads

Kids naturally get embarrassed about their parents. But how would you feel if your dad happened to be a high-flying politician?

Jay Richardson, The List, 31st July 2018

Fringe plays host to comic dynasties

This year's Edinburgh festival features many young standups with parents - from Mark Steel to Gyles Brandreth - who blazed the same trail.

Vanessa Thorpe, The Guardian, 14th July 2018

Malcolm Hardee Awards 2011 - Results

Johnny Sorrow, Benet Brandreth and Kunt and the Gang win awards.

British Comedy Guide, 29th August 2011

Comedy review selection

Reviews of Benet Brandreth, Seann Walsh, Andrew Maxwell, The Rob Deering Experience and Andrew Lawrence.

Rob Epstein, The Independent, 28th August 2011

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