Ben Nickless is one of the UK’s most inventive comedy talents, performing his own madcap style of comedy and impressions. 

Ben has been performing for 25 years around the UK in cabaret, comedy clubs, holiday parks, hotels, television and many theatre summer seasons including appearances at Cromer Pier, the West Cliff Theatre in Clacton On Sea, Babbacombe Theatre in Torquay, Royal Hippodrome Theatre in Eastbourne and the infamous Blackpool North Pier alongside the legendary Cannon and Ball. 

Ben has proven to be one of the most popular performers in the UK after previously winning the award of ‘Best Comic’ at the Pantomime Awards. Ben has performed in panto at major theatres up and down the country alongside many household names including David Hasselhoff, Craig Revel Horwood, Lesley Joseph, Christopher Biggins, Su Pollard, Les Dennis, Sherrie Hewson, Alexandra Burke and Jason Manford. 

In 2022, Ben received recognition from across the country and around the world as he got to the grand final of ITV’s Britain’s Got Talent. Ben won over the judges and the nation, winning his semi-final along the way with his hilarious quick-fire impressions and comedy whilst getting the opportunity to perform at the world famous London Palladium and Hammersmith Apollo.

Ben has also appeared on This Morning, The One Show, Hoff The Record and he also appeared on another talent show Let Me Entertain You hosted by Brian Conley and Christine Lampard, winning his episode way back in 2006. 

Ben also provides his many voices for local radio stations, podcasts and major holiday park character shows. He has toured and performed with Jason Manford, Shane Richie, Mick Miller, Billy Pearce and The Krankies and has even written for Basil Brush’s Edinburgh Festival Show. 

In recent years, Ben has started producing shows including Big Night Out, Rule Brit-Ha-Nnia and in March 2026 he will be producing his own play ‘Trouble With Kids‘ about friendship, fame and fertility at the Lamproom Theatre in Barnsley.  BOOK YOUR TICKETS HERE.

“Ben Nickless is such a brilliant comedian”

DAVID HASSELHOFF