neil@neilben.com
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Comedy/Drama

Using comedy and drama to change perceptions

"Neil is a talented and creative director who I have had the pleasure to work with on Murder They Hope series 2. He is also an accomplished writer and perhaps most important of all he has a full grasp of the intricacies required for making television comedy, a rare and wonderful thing. " - Ed Bye

Neil believes that drawing in an audience with engaging stories, and getting an emotional response (be it through laughter or tears), is the best way to change perceptions.

Improvised Comedy

Tony Biscotti's School for Dramatic Youth was a comedy pilot that Neil directed for Nickelodeon. Staring Steve Firth and Dolly Wells, and a cast of very talented young performers who improvise the whole programme.

Inclusivity

One of the things Neil is particularly skilled at is finding the funny (and truth) in and around disability. Born with a form of spina bifida, Neil has always used comedy and dramatic stories to help change people's perceptions of his and others people's differences.

The Case of the Missing Head

Neil developed his writing and directing skills (multi-camera and on location) whilst working at BBC Schools TV. This detective spoof that he wrote and directed in the 90s, demonstrates how Neil was able to weave comedy and education together.

Over 6 million views

Neil wrote and directed this sketch for Channel 4's satirical strand B@IT. It has had over 6 million views on Facebook since being launched.

Nasty Neighbours

Based on "Nightmare Neighbours Next Door", Neil pushed aside any thoughts of getting a headache to direct this sketch for Channel 4's online comedy offerings.

Conflict Resolution

The brief; create a series of "The Office" styled films that could be played within a live workshop, to help the learner understand about conflict resolution.

Why is Neil so funny?

It's simple... Neil does Stand-up Comedy... Why? Well he doesn't like people laughing at him... Yes, he's deadly serious.

Neil regularly performs on the comedy circuit in London and the South East. By exercising his funny bone in front of a live audience he keeps himself sharp. Doing live comedy is the way to get immediate feedback. If it's not funny no one will laugh, so you make sure it's funny.

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10, Long Pightle Park, 
Chandlers Cross, 
Rickmansworth
WD3 4NE
07956 376239

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