Ben Elton

Ben Elton (born May 3, 1959) is an English comedian and writer. Born in Catford, London of an immigrant family of academics (he is the nephew of the historian G. R. Elton), he studied at Godalming Grammar School and the University of Manchester. He became a stand-up comedian and comedy writer shortly after leaving university in 1980, and was a central figure in the alternative comedy scene in the early 1980s. He has also achieved success writing musicals.

Stage

Gasping (1990) was first performed at the Theatre Royal Haymarket, London. It starred Hugh Laurie and featured the voice of Stephen Fry.

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Gasping - 1990 - Hugh Laurie - Stephen Fry

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Silly Cow (1991) again performed at the Theatre Royal Haymarket, London. It was written for and starred Dawn French.

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Silly Cow - 1991 - Dawn French

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Popcorn (1996) was adapted for the stage and went on a UK-wide tour starring Emma Noble, John Major's former daughter-in-law. It also toured Australia in a production starring Marcus Graham and Nadine Garner in its Eastern-States seasons.

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Popcorn - 1996 - Emma Noble - John Major - Marcus Graham - Nadine Garner

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