Ben Hurley
Star of hit TV3 Show 7 Days – Ben Hurley is one of the success stories of New Zealand stand up comedy. Winner of the two biggest comedy awards in New Zealand (The 2004 Oddfellows Billy T award and the 2008 Fred Dagg award). Hurley is a headline act in New Zealand but also on the highly competitive UK circuit. In 2008 he supported Irish superstar Ed Byrne on a 70 date sell out tour of the UK and Irelend.
With a massive but hugely likeable stage presence, Hurley can win over even the toughest room. A sharp improvisational mind and well honed original material make Hurley a popular act with audiences and critics alike.
One of the few Kiwi acts to be invited to perform on the prestigious Comedy Store TV show shown on the Paramount Comedy channel. Also, one of the stars of the UK Festival Circuit playing to thousands in the Comedy tents at Reading and Leeds Festival, Bestival and Latitude. In 2008, Hurley starred along side British comic, Andy Parsons, in a new BBC Radio 4 Sit Com “The Lost Blog of Scrooby Trevithick”.
One of New Zealand’s best travelled comedians. Ben has wowed audiences in 10 countries including Switzerland, Dubai, Spain, Australia, Singapore and Bahrain.
Ben Hurley is exclusively represented by Celebrity Speakers and can entertain you through comedy, debating and as an MC for your event.
Testimonials
It could not have gone better. Ben certainly hit the right note for the evening and delivered a great performance. The feedback from guests was fantastic.—Action Events - NetGuide Awards
Ben was great - a joy to work with, in fact. Professional and easy-going, so nothing we asked him to do ever appeared to be too much trouble. His talents as a comedian and a public speaker certainly helped to relax and enthuse the audience - he had them laughing from the outset, and quickly warmed them up.—Our Way Southland Youth Forum
Absolutely fantastic and lived up to expectation. Had the crowd in stitches and kept up some great banter with the audience. Ben also had no problems hanging around afterwards to chat with a crowd of punters from the dinner. Great job!—Icon Conference and Event Management Ltd
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