Ben Clover

There's something deliciously subversive about a former newspaper reporter who traded deadlines for punchlines—and Ben Clover's done exactly that with devastating effect. This South London native cut his teeth writing for the South London Press before discovering that making people laugh was far more rewarding than making them informed. Now, with over a decade of stand-up under his belt, he's become one of the circuit's most reliably brilliant acts.

As the reigning Roast Battle UK Champion from 2019 to 2021, Ben knows how to land a killer blow with surgical precision. His sharp, observational material has graced stages from Edinburgh to London's finest clubs, including our very own Rum Monkey Comedy Club, where he's been lighting up the Comedy Boat since 2024. His Edinburgh Fringe runs have become the stuff of legend—complete sell-outs in 2021 and 2022 proved audiences can't get enough of his unique perspective.

Beyond the stage, Ben's writing chops have earned him credits on BBC shows and Comedy Central's Roast Battle. Whether he's dissecting the nuances of the word "cheeky" or exploring the contradictions of modern life, this multi-award-winning comedian delivers intelligent comedy with a working-class edge that's as thoughtful as it is hilarious.