Ben Elton warms up in Newbury on Easter weekend

1980s era-defining comedian Ben Elton is returning to the stage to explore the modern age, bringing his hilarious perspectives with him. He performs his warm-up show at the Corn Exchange on Saturday.

As the 'Godfather' of modern stand up, Elton's 1987 and 1988 shows Motormouth and Motorvation cemented him as one of the scene's most outspoken voices, with his left-leaning politics, ranting style and quick wit capturing public consciousness.

Since then, he's translated his comedy stylings into television with Blackadder, The Young Ones and Upstart Crow; film (All is True); literature (Dead Famous, Stark and 2019's Identity Crisis) and musicals (We Will Rock You and Love Never Dies).

He's become a prolific and insightful creator with an unfettered ability to say it very much like it is - a much-needed talent in today's crisis and outrage-ridden age.