Bristol-based former hypnotist, cruise-ship gameshow host and primary teacher Ben Dali returns to the stage with an unforgettable comedy-cabaret poetry debut packed with sharp wordplay, visual gags and interactive set pieces.

Expect hilarious country doppelgängers, warped childhood poems, mindboggling lists and genuine mentalism from this sincere yet gloriously filthy, neurodiverse wordsmith.

Ideal for intellectually curious audiences who like to learn and be amazed during comedy shows that subvert genre and expectation, as much as delivering rapid-fire punchlines.

This world premiere features an epic lineup with some of the best performance poets in the South-West today:

Beth Calverley aka 'The Poetry Machine' - Her writing celebrates the weird and wonderful things we do while trying to reach out and express ourselves to others. She specialises in mixed emotions, particularly those strange blends that are instantly relatable.

Melanie Branton - Her show 'The Full English' explores the fascinating history of the English language through the media of performance poetry, silly hats and dad jokes.

Katy Jane - Top local poet and host of Bedminster's leading poetry show 'New Grounds'

Ken Rich - Wildly entertaining performance wordsmith

Sasha Mulvey - Up-and-coming local poetic talent: you saw her here first

Jacqui Inglis - Bristol's leading dribbler and drabbler (50/100 word stories)

Entry is free with audience encouraged to Pay What You Want (suggested donation £10 in advance or at the venue)

18:30 - Doors
19:00 - Variety Lineup
20:15 - Ben Dali
21:30 - Finish