Ben Elton: Authentic Stupidity

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Duke of York's Theatre

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Mon 13 Jan - Sat 18 Jan 2025

Tickets available from £27.15

subject to a transaction fee of £3.95

Comedy

2 hours 30 minutes

incl. interval

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Following the huge success of Ben Elton’s critically acclaimed sold-out UK tour in 2019, which marked his return to live comedy after a fifteen year hiatus, the undisputed godfather of modern stand-up is going back on the road with his new show – Authentic Stupidity.

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Duke of York's Theatre

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Mon 13 Jan - Sat 18 Jan 2025

104 St Martin's Ln, London WC2N 4BG, UK

2 hours 30 minutes incl. interval

Mon - Sat at 19:30

Age guidance: 16+

For group bookings of 10 or more:

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Or call 020 7206 1174

Ben says ’Since my last live tour a whole new existential threat has emerged to threaten humanity! Apparently Artificial Intelligence is going to destroy us all! Well I reckon our real problem isn’t Artificial Intelligence it’s good old fashioned Authentic Stupidity! Forget AI! It’s AS we need to be worrying about!'

Ben Elton first exploded into the national consciousness back in the 1980’s hosting Channel 4’s ground breaking Saturday Live and he's been setting the standard for gag filled, taboo busting, tonsil rattling, mind expanding stand-up comedy ever since!

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What the critics say

Genius

- The Times

A comedy great gives modern life a grilling

- The Telegraph

A cross-gen hit

- The Guardian

Duke of York's Theatre

104 St Martin's Ln, London WC2N 4BG, UK

Leicester Square

The Box Office is open for 90 minutes prior to the performance commencing. See 'What's On' section for performance times

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Bar - Pre-show & interval drinks and snacks

Ambassador Lounge - Pre-show & interval table service (Charge applies)

Membership Benefits - 25% off pre-show drinks (30mins prior)

The Duke of York’s Theatre opened in 1892, then named the Trafalgar Square Theatre, and was renamed to its current name in 1895 to honour the future King George V. The theatre has housed acclaimed productions since, such as King Lear, and played host to many famous names, including Sir Ian McKellen, Orlando Bloom, Michael Gambon and Jeremy Irons.

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Duke of York's Theatre

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Mon 13 Jan - Sat 18 Jan 2025

104 St Martin's Ln, London WC2N 4BG, UK

2 hours 30 minutes incl. interval

Mon - Sat at 19:30

Age guidance: 16+

For group bookings of 10 or more:

Submit a request online

Or call 020 7206 1174