About Ben Hurley
Ben Hurley is a stand-up comedian from New Zealand. He started his comedy career in Wellington as resident host of The Wellington Comedy Club, and after winning the Billy T Award he moved to London and worked the comedy circuit there between 2005 and 2008, supporting acts such as Andy Parsons, Stewart Lee, and Ed Byrne on their UK tours. His comedy is largely based on his experiences growing up in the rural Taranaki region of New Zealand, as well as topics such as relationships, religion, music, politics, and his family. Hurley's New Zealand television credits include the TV3 panel show 7 Days, on which he serves as a writer and core cast member, along with his own stand-up special After Hours. In 2024, he appeared as a contestant in season 5 of Taskmaster New Zealand. His awards include the 2004 Billy T Award and the 2008 Fred Dagg Award.
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Frequently asked questions
Where did Ben Hurley start his comedy career?
Ben Hurley started out in Wellington as resident host of The Wellington Comedy Club.
What awards has Ben Hurley won?
Hurley's awards include the 2004 Billy T Award and the 2008 Fred Dagg Award.
Did Ben Hurley work in the UK?
After winning the Billy T Award he moved to London, worked the circuit there between 2005 and 2008 and supported Andy Parsons, Stewart Lee and Ed Byrne on their UK tours.
Is Ben Hurley on 7 Days?
On the TV3 panel show 7 Days, Hurley works as a writer and a core cast member.
What does Ben Hurley joke about?
Much of his material comes from growing up in the rural Taranaki region of New Zealand, along with relationships, religion, music and politics.
Was Ben Hurley on Taskmaster New Zealand?
In 2024 he was a contestant in season 5 of Taskmaster New Zealand, and his own stand-up special is called After Hours.
