Humdinger Words for Lollygaggers and Fuddy-Duddies
A hyperbole-defying comedy-cabaret-poetry journey into the baffling mind of a seven-year old poet and the outrageous adult he became.
Meet neurospicy Renaissance man, Ben Dali - aka The Humdinger Poet - as he shares his innocent childhood rhymes and their insolent adult sequels. Then strap in as he takes you on a poetic tour of his life, from quizmastery to primary school teaching, via stage hypnosis. Along the way, Dali blends sharp wordplay, visual gags and mind-boggling trivia into an unmissable hour of laughs, learning and surprises that subverts genre and expectations.
Highlights include a journey through English’s finest ‘Humdinger Words’, an interactive rap about a traumatic holiday, and a visual comedy treat comparing country outlines to their outlandish doppelgängers. Including insights into hypnosis and genuine improvised rhyming mentalism. This discombobulating smörgåsbord will delight the intellectually curious and guarantee you’ll leave armed with unforgettable talking points.
Written & Directed by Ben Dali
Running time: 60mins
Date & Time: Sunday 18th October @5pm
Content Warnings: 16+, swearing, some adult themes
Audience Guidelines
Latecomers will not be admitted. Ticket purchases are non refundable.
Concession prices apply to students; under 18s; pensioners; those on disability and unemployment benefits; Equity, BECTU & SDUK members.
Venue: The Bread & Roses Pub - John Burns Room (Garden Room)
The John Burns Room (Garden Room) of The Bread & Roses pub is a flexible and intimate space ideal for comedy, spoken word, live music, and cabaret. With its relaxed atmosphere and cosy beer garden, it offers a welcoming setting for both performers and audiences.
The Bread & Roses Pub is a unique, independent grassroots music venue with deep community roots. Owned by the Battersea and Wandsworth Trade Union Council and run by the Workers Beer Company, it is the UK’s only trade union-owned pub—reflecting a proud history of activism, inclusivity, and support for the arts.
Upstairs in the same building is the acclaimed Bread & Roses Theatre, home of the Lambeth Fringe, making the building a key part of the festival’s creative hub.
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