The Stevenson Experience

Identical twins, Benjamin and James Stevenson, form the dynamic musical comedy duo known as ‘The Stevenson Experience’. Renowned for their unique wit and infectious energy, they’ve placed in the Grand Final of every national comedy competition in Australia, solidifying their status as the nation’s funniest new comedians.

Since their debut in 2011, The Stevenson Experience has captivated audiences worldwide with their versatile and engaging performances at esteemed festivals such as the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Adelaide Fringe Festival, Brisbane Comedy Festival, Perth Fringe World, and the Canberra Comedy Festival.

In 2019, their national tour conquered cities across Australia from Melbourne to Brisbane, before heading to Edinburgh for another triumphant run, following two consecutive sold-out seasons. Their comedic prowess has graced the screens of ABC Television, Channel 10, The Comedy Channel, JJJ Radio, ABC 666 (Canberra), and 774 (Melbourne).

Beyond conquering comedy, The Stevenson Experience has shared the stage with musical giants like Childish Gambino and London Grammer at the prestigious 2018 Falls Festival, where they were picked as a highlight and listed as one of the top five acts.

Annually entertaining over 20,000 delighted fans, The Stevenson Experience’s reach extends far beyond Australia’s borders, with international tours that keep audiences laughing wherever they go. They’ve performed at prestigious events including the Canberra Comedy Festival Gala, Sydney Comedy Festival Gala, Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase Tour, Melbourne International Comedy Festival Club, and the exclusive Just For Laughs Festival at the Sydney Opera House.

In 2018, their one-hour Comedy Special was broadcast multiple times on Channel 11, further cementing their presence in the comedy landscape. Sharing stages with celebrities like Amy Schumer, The Doug Anthony All Stars, Sammy J, Charlie Pickering, Bo Burnham, and Dave Hughes, The Stevenson Experience continues to leave an indelible mark on the comedy scene with their unique blend of music and humour.

Beyond the stage, Benjamin Stevenson became the author of the #1 Bestselling Crime novel ‘Greenlight’, published through Penguin Random House Australia, shortlisted for the Ned Kelly Award for Best Debut Crime Fiction. As well as his second novel, ‘Either Side of Midnight’, which was shortlisted for the International Thriller Writers Award for Best Original Paperback. His third novel, ‘Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone’, was also a huge bestseller, so far being sold in 27 territories globally, and was shortlisted for the Dymocks Book of the Year 2022, ABIA General Fiction Book of the Year 2023, and named as one of The Sunday Times’s best crime novels of 2022.