Ben Pope is a stand-up comedian, writer and comedy performer.
He has been doing stand-up for the best part of a decade (as an act and MC), gigging regularly across the UK, and taking a host of critically-acclaimed shows to the Edinburgh Fringe – including the solo stand-up hours Baby Sasquatch (2018), Dancing Bear (2019) and most recently The Cut (2025) which received rave four-star reviews from The Scotsman, Evening Standard and The Telegraph, and was nominated for NextUp Biggest Award in Comedy.
His YouTube specials Mr Big Stuff (2022) and Holy Cow (2024) have been viewed 56k times and counting.
In 2023 he took Holy Cow on his first nationwide tour around the UK and NZ, including a run at London’s Soho Theatre.
Not to brag, but Joe Lycett said it was ‘excellent.’ This autumn he takes The Cut on a new 10-date tour of the UK.
Ben has written for The News Quiz (BBC Radio 4) and DMS Are Open (Radio 4), has previously worked with the award-winning NewsRevue, and appeared on Comedy Central’s Achievement Unlocked, Dave’s Comedy Guide to Life and the BBC New Comedy Award on Radio 4 Extra.
Originally from Paris, Celya AB stands out as a dynamic stand-up comedian and adept writer, commanding attention with her captivating stage presence and brilliantly crafted material.
Her performances have not only earned critical acclaim but have also resulted in sold-out runs and tours at prestigious venues and festivals, including the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2022/2023 and Soho Theatre.
She won Chortle Best Newcomer in 2022 and was Funny Women finalist. Celya has left her mark on notable shows such as Live At The Apollo and Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster.
Her rising popularity is evident in her expanding fan base, providing her with opportunities to support renowned figures like US comic Maria Bamford and acclaimed musician St Vincent during their recent UK tours.
Online, her stand-up clips have amassed millions of views on both tiktok and instagram.
As a comedy writer, she has worked on various programs across BBC including The Great British Sewing Bee, Channel 4 and Comedy Central, as well as James Acaster’s Springleaf.
She is a regular writer on various radio programmes has made regular panel appearances on The News Quiz.
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