My Life With Kenneth Williams
(inc. £2.50 ticket levy)
Show Bio
David Benson burst onto the theatre scene in 1996, taking the Edinburgh Fringe by storm with Think No Evil Of Us: My Life with Kenneth Williams. Critics, audiences and close friends of Williams were unanimous in their praise.
Thirty years on, and in celebration of Kenneth Williams’ 100th Birthday, David Benson revisits his classic portrait of the much-missed Carry On star in a new version of the show exploring the astonishing connection that intertwined his life with that of Williams when Benson was still a schoolboy.
In a dazzling display of impeccably honed stage craft, Benson gives an unsparing portrayal of the tormented comic genius, lurching from hilarity to self-pity in public and in private. A captivating raconteur in his own right, Benson has many tales to tell of his time as ‘the man who does Kenneth Williams’ and the adventures he has had since in an unconventional career.
David Benson has most recently been seen touring nationwide with Jack Lane in their acclaimed Dad’s Army Radio Show.
Mercury Classics in our Café Bar
Introducing our delicious Mercury Classics! Make the most of your visit by treating yourself to a delicious and great value meal at a reserved table ahead of the show. Served 90 minutes before the performance in our Café Bar, choose from three mouth-watering options: Sausage & Mash, Chicken Curry or Vegetable Curry (v, vg).
Simply select which option you would like to your basket when booking online (see the You might also be interested in… page once you have selected your tickets) or with our friendly Box Office team! Limited spaces per performance so book early to avoid disappointment.
Reviews
- Evening Standard
- Mail on Sunday
“An exhilarating one-man tour de force… unforgettable and inspirational theatre that has the audience cheering in admiration”
- Independent On Sunday
Book Tickets
You may also be interested in...
Sat 10 Jan 2026
Mrs. Warren’s Profession by Bernard Shaw Directed by Dominic Cooke Five-time Olivier award winner Imelda Staunton (The Crown) joins forces with her real-life...
More info and tickets
Tue 27 Jan 2026
Join us for Mercury Reads a series of lively rehearsed readings celebrating local voices and fresh new writing. Each event spotlights an exciting playwright...
More info and tickets
Sat 14 Feb 2026
Posting Letters to the Moon is a romantic, funny and very touching portrait of life during the second World War, featuring readings of letters between Oscar...
More info and ticketsGet our Newsletter
