The Benders
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The Benders were a British comedy sketch group who performed on the London
comedy circuit between 2000 & 2002.
This sketch group comprised the following comic actor
s and writer
s:
With the occasional involvement of:
The group formed in 2000 after working with the late director/performer Ken Campbell
(1941-08) on a 24hr play entitled The Warp.
In 2002, Neil Edmond
went on to win the Perrier
best newcomer award with the sketch group The Consultants
. They recorded four series of the same name on
BBC Radio 4
between 2002 and 2005.
In late 2002, Renton Skinner
, Stephen Evans, and Jordan Long went on to form the Dutch Elm Conservatoire
. They were nominated for the prestigious Perrier award for their show Conspiracy in August 2005.
London
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comedy circuit between 2000 & 2002.
This sketch group comprised the following comic actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
s and writer
Writer
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s:
- Neil EdmondNeil EdmondNeil Edmond is a British actor and comedy writer.Neil was a member of the comedic sketch trio The Consultants, alongside James Rawlings and Justin Edwards. In 2002 they won the Perrier award for Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. The Consultants went on to record four series for BBC...
(born 1970) - Stephen Evans (born 1970)
- Renton SkinnerRenton SkinnerDaniel "Dan" Renton Skinner is a British actor and comedy writer, working in stage, film and television. Renton is a member of the popular British five-man sketch troupe Dutch Elm Conservatoire...
(born 1973)
With the occasional involvement of:
- Jordan Long (born 1974)
- Leigh Kelly (born 1969)
- Simon Williams (sound design; born 1971)
The group formed in 2000 after working with the late director/performer Ken Campbell
Ken Campbell
Ken Campbell was an English writer, actor, director and comedian.Ken Campbell may also refer to:* Ken Campbell , Canadian evangelist* Ken Campbell , former Scotland international goalkeeper...
(1941-08) on a 24hr play entitled The Warp.
In 2002, Neil Edmond
Neil Edmond
Neil Edmond is a British actor and comedy writer.Neil was a member of the comedic sketch trio The Consultants, alongside James Rawlings and Justin Edwards. In 2002 they won the Perrier award for Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. The Consultants went on to record four series for BBC...
went on to win the Perrier
Perrier
Perrier is a brand of bottled mineral water made from a spring in Vergèze in the Gard département of France. The spring is naturally carbonated...
best newcomer award with the sketch group The Consultants
The Consultants
The Consultants are a comedy sketch team who first reached public prominence in August 2002 where they won the Perrier Best Newcomer Award at the Edinburgh Fringe....
. They recorded four series of the same name on
BBC Radio 4
BBC Radio 4
BBC Radio 4 is a British domestic radio station, operated and owned by the BBC, that broadcasts a wide variety of spoken-word programmes, including news, drama, comedy, science and history. It replaced the BBC Home Service in 1967. The station controller is currently Gwyneth Williams, and the...
between 2002 and 2005.
In late 2002, Renton Skinner
Renton Skinner
Daniel "Dan" Renton Skinner is a British actor and comedy writer, working in stage, film and television. Renton is a member of the popular British five-man sketch troupe Dutch Elm Conservatoire...
, Stephen Evans, and Jordan Long went on to form the Dutch Elm Conservatoire
Dutch Elm Conservatoire
The Dutch Elm Conservatoire is a British sketch comedy group, made up of five writers and actors: Stephen Evans, Jim Field Smith, Rufus Jones, Dan Renton Skinner and Jordan Long.They performed on the comedy circuit in London, Edinburgh and on tour...
. They were nominated for the prestigious Perrier award for their show Conspiracy in August 2005.