EdFringe LEGEND and Radio 4 Royalty, Mitch Benn talks TOM LEHRER with Thomas ‘No More F*cks To Give’ Benjamin Wilde esq. at Bedfringe on 26 July 2025.
WHO: Mitch Benn
WHAT: “When, years ago, a teenage Mitch discovered American comic songwriting legend Tom Lehrer, the course of his life was changed forever. Mitch looks at the legacy of the elusive Lehrer, the creative debt owed to him by all those who mix humour and melody, and performs some of the more Lehreresque of his own songs. Since Mr Lehrer (at time of writing, still slogging obstinately along at the age of 97) recently placed his entire catalogue in public domain, expect a few Mitch Benn-ified covers of some of Tom’s most famous creations as well.”
WHERE: Jersey at Underbelly, Bristo Square (Venue 302)
WHEN: 16:00 (60 min)
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On the very night that the legendary satirist Tom Lehrer passed away, two of the UK’s finest musical comedians — Mitch Benn (BBC Radio 4’s The Now Show) and Thomas Benjamin Wild Esq. (of I’ve No More F**s to Give fame) — talked backstage at Bedfringe. What followed was an impromptu, heartfelt, and hilariously under-edited discussion of Lehrer’s influence, legacy, and unmatched brilliance.
Between witty anecdotes and musical reflections, the two performers honour the man who changed the landscape of comedy songwriting forever. A fitting tribute. A moment of spontaneous comic history. A must-watch for fans of clever wordplay, satire, and musical mischief.
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