What happens when a comedian walks into a volcano?
In 2023, Ben Miller was the artist in residence at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, the first stand-up comedian ever selected. This was probably a terrible idea on their part.
Now Ben will be doing stand-up in the perfect venue, a geology museum. Come watch this show where he explores volcanology, entomology, Hawaiian history, cats, cookies, and more. And yes that photo is real. Ben has made people laugh in front of a burning lava lake and he is not afraid of you.
Ben Miller is a New York-based scientist turned comedian who has been working for the past 8 years. In that time, he has performed at all the top clubs in the city such as Broadway Comedy Club, Carolines, and The Stand. Ben was once ranked as the top roast battler in NYC. He has a degree in Materials Science and Engineering, worked on a science bus, 3D printed cookies and has diffused a few bar fights while on stage. In 2022, Ben Miller's debut hour, Stand-Up Science, had a completely sold-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and he now tours internationally.
Reviews for the show:
**** – Winnipeg Free Press
**** – The Mumble
**** – Bookmarks and Stages
“Ben Miller’s nerdy and vivid comic mind erupts in this hour-long set!” – Winnipeg Free Press
“Ben does a fantastic job of getting the facts across & making us laugh at the same time! A real & rare treat.” – The Mumble
Ben will perform two sets of his comedy show at the Museum, the first set being suitable for those aged 12+ and the second set being suitable for an adult audience only.
Schedule:
5:30pm - 6:30pm - Volcano (suitable for 12+)
7:30pm - 8:30pm - Volcano (suitable for an adult audience only)
