Ben Nickless is one of the UK’s most inventive comedy talents, performing his own madcap style of comedy and impressions.
In 2022, Ben reached the final of Britain’s Got Talent, winning his semi-final and wowing the judges and the audiences whilst receiving standing ovations at the end of all his performances at the London Palladium and both live shows at the Hammersmith Apollo.
Ben is regularly performing across the UK in cabaret, comedy clubs, television and many theatre summer season appearances at the Babbacombe Theatre in Torquay, Royal Hippodrome Theatre in Eastbourne, Pavilion Theatre on Cromer Pier and Blackpool North Pier alongside the legendary Cannon and Ball. Performing in front of thousands of people each year and wowing audiences with his quick wit, physical comedy and hilarious impressions.
Ben has proven to be one of the UK’s most popular pantomime performers playing major theatres alongside many household names including David Hasselhoff, (for whom he also appeared in his mockumentary – Hoff the Record) Craig Revel Horwood, Lesley Joseph, Darren Day, Christopher Biggins, Su Pollard, Les Dennis, Sherrie Hewson, Alexandra Burke, and most recently Jason Manford.
In 2018, Ben played Buttons in Cinderella at the Opera House, Manchester and received rave reviews and went on to win the award of Best Panto Comic at the Great British Pantomime Awards.
Ben provides his many voices for local radio stations, podcasts and major holiday park character shows. He has recently supported Shane Richie on tour and has even written for Basil Brush’s Edinburgh Festival Show.
“Ben Nickless is such a brilliant comedian”
DAVID HASSELHOFF