Jonty Bennett is fresh on the scene. He made his comedy debut in 2017 when he was runner-up for the Best Newcomer award and won Spirit of the Festival at the Comedy Carnival. Since then he has produced his own show, taken it down to Dunedin and found his feet in the world of dry, cynical humour. How did you stumble into comedy? I've been comedy-adjacent for a long time, with some friends involved in the scene egging me on to give it a crack. I eventually entered the inaugural Fresh Comedy Competition in 2017, where I forgot my closing bit and was hooked immediately. What’s your day job and how does that fit in with your comedy? I currently work in retail, which has offered some flexibility when it comes to performing out of town. It can be a good source of material in some ways. What words of advice...
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