American’t: A Night with Award-Winning Comedic Storyteller Jon Bennett
January 11, 2025 @ 6:30 pm
Tickets: https://www.tickettomato.com/event/9124
Grab your friends for a night that will leave you laughing for months after the show.
American’t is Jon Bennett’s latest comedic storytelling show, where he recounts the absurd and chaotic journey of trying to make the U.S. his home. After spending over a decade traveling the world with his shows, Bennett was forced back to his roots in rural Australia during the COVID-19 pandemic. Living once again with his conservative, religious family for over a year and a half, he faced a dramatic shift from his nomadic lifestyle.
Once pandemic restrictions eased, Bennett finally secured a way to leave Australia and move to the U.S., only to be arrested upon his arrival at the airport. In classic Bennett style, this show transforms his personal misadventures into a hilarious yet reflective narrative about resilience, identity, and the strange experiences that come with navigating life as an international performer.
As always, Bennett blends humor, personal anecdotes, and poignant observations, taking audiences through his rollercoaster of a journey—from his time back home to the chaos of moving across the world. It promises to be another of his raw, relatable, and side-splitting performances.
The show has garnered high praise and multiple awards, including the Patron’s Pick Award at Orlando Fringe (2024) and Best of Fringe at both Tampa Fringe (2023) and Kansas City Fringe (2023). Critics describe it as “a non-stop ride” and “Bennett’s best work,” with his signature blend of humour and emotion resonating deeply with audiences.
In other words:
PATRON’S PICK AWARD WINNER (Orlando Fringe, 2024)
“Masterful, hilarious and heart breaking. AMERI-CAN’T is a Triumph.” – Broadway World
SELL OUT SHOW AWARD WINNER (Orlando Fringe, 2024)
“He’s turned his experience into one rip-roaring, hilarious show that’s not without a message.” – Otakuno Culture
BEST OF FRINGE WINNER (Tampa Fringe, 2023)
“Bennett’s best work… his most personal show to date. Engaging as ever.” – Orlando Sentinel
BEST OF FRINGE WINNER (Kansas City Fringe, 2023)
“Bennett is one of a kind.” – Montreal Rampage
VIP AWARD WINNER (Kansas City Fringe, 2023)
“A breathtaking, non-stop ride, entertaining and deeply personal.” – KC Reviews
“A perfect mix of comedy and heart-warming storytelling… with a happy ending.” – Canadian Fringe Reviews
18+. Indoor show. Pets not allowed. Tickets non-refundable. Questions? Email gorgespeakeasy@gmail.com.
