Jon Bennett: HOW I LEARNED TO HUG | Orlando
Schedule
Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 06:45 pm to Sun, 24 May, 2026 at 06:25 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Orlando Shakes | Orlando, FL
TICKETS: https://orlandofringe.ssboxoffice.com/events/jon-bennett-how-i-learned-to-hug/A hilarious and deeply personal exploration of love, loss, sex, and emotional connection. The story begins in the surreal setting of Montreal Airport, where Bennett is detained as a suspected terrorist by a security guard named “Karen.” What unfolds is far more than a travel mishap. With his trademark blend of absurd humour, visual gags, and fearless vulnerability, Bennett examines how relationships shape us — and why something as simple as a hug can feel impossibly complicated.
Winner of Best Comedy at San Diego Fringe and nominated for major comedy awards in Montreal and Perth, this critically acclaimed show balances gut-busting laughter with raw emotional honesty. Audiences leave moved, entertained, and perhaps a little braver about intimacy.
“A unique blend of gut-busting laughter and emotional resonance. ★★★★★” – Theatre in London
“Hilarious & heart-warmingly honest. ★★★★★” – National Post
“Storytelling genius. ★★★★★” – Edmonton Journal
"Bonkers! ★★★★★" - Otakuno Culture
TICKETS: https://orlandofringe.ssboxoffice.com/events/jon-bennett-how-i-learned-to-hug/
Where is it happening?
Orlando Shakes, 800 E Rollins St, Orlando, FL 32803-1221, United States
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