My Dad's Deaths is another brilliant work by Jon Bennett, exploring the unique and sometimes surreal relationship between him and his conservative father—a man who has faced death multiple times. The show mixes Bennett’s sharp wit with deeply personal reflections on family, love, and the complexities of their father-son dynamic. Through a combination of heartfelt storytelling and his signature self-deprecating humor, Bennett creates a touching tribute to the ordinary yet extraordinary life of his father.

Bennett's father, who always wished for his son to follow a traditional path and become an author like Banjo Patterson, provides the central narrative arc. However, Jon’s (Author of the hit book Pretending Things are a Cock) unconventional path as a comedian becomes the backdrop for this poignant exploration of familial expectations, generational differences, and shared memories. The result is a highly engaging show that effortlessly oscillates between laughter and deeper emotional reflection.

This award-winning performance has earned widespread acclaim, including nominations for the Just for Laughs Award for Best Comedy (Montreal Fringe, 2013), and several other accolades at international festivals, such as Best Comedy at the Victoria Fringe (2017) and Best Solo Show at the Orlando Fringe (2015). Audiences are captivated by Bennett’s ability to turn personal stories into universal experiences, with the show frequently praised for its ability to blend humor with emotional resonance.

Critics highlight Bennett’s mastery of storytelling, with reviews describing the show as "gut-wrenchingly good," "bold, honest, and engaging," and "an example of how much comedy can achieve in terms of depth and range." My Dad’s Deaths offers a celebration of family, packed with both laughter and heartfelt moments, demonstrating Jon Bennett’s unique ability to turn deeply personal experiences into comedic gold.

**Just for Laughs Award nomination for Best Comedy (Montreal Fringe, 2013)

**Selected (Just for Laughs Zoofest, 2014)

**Producers Pick Award Winner (London Fringe, 2017)

**Best in Venue Award Winner (London Fringe, 2017)

**Best Comedy Award Winner (Victoria Fringe, 2017)

**Best Solo Show Award nominee (New Zealand Fringe, 2017)

**Best Comedy Award Nominee (Perth Fringe World, 2015)

**Best Solo Show Award WINNER (Orlando Fringe, 2015)

**Best in Venue Award WINNER (Orlando Fringe, 2015)

“Armed only with self-deprecating wit and memories, Bennett reminds us that ordinary people lead extraordinary lives. ★★★★★” - The Sunday Mail (AUS)

"Bennett is a must-see. ★★★★★” - Theatre in London

“Bennett is the patron saint of storytelling. ★★★★★” – Broadway Baby (UK)

“Bennett is a joy to watch. This is bold, honest, engaging and different to a lot of standard comedy on offer. ★★★★★” – Fringe Guru (UK)

“A celebration of family, love and dissimilarities, MY DAD’S DEATHS is layered with emotion between the many laughs. The result is an energetic, engaging, heartfelt, hilarious show. ★★★★★” – Winning at Failing

“Full of heart and packed with laughter, this is how storytelling should be done. ★★★★” – The Skinny (UK)

“An example of how much comedy can achieve in terms of depth and range, that it can be belly laugh funny and emotionally powerful. ★★★★” – Chortle (UK)

“A wonderful storyteller at the top of his game. ★★★★½” - The Plains Producer (AUS)

“The audience is spellbound, laughing, gasping, allowing their emotions to be played upon.” “Gut-wrenchingly good – Bennett is a master storyteller. ★★★★” – Time Out Magazine (AUS)

“a great storyteller. ★★★★” - The Adelaide Advertiser (AUS)

“Without doubt, amongst the best, absolute funniest storytelling I’ve ever heard.” - Db Magazine