One family, one condition, one hell of a hairy baby… Scott Bennett from Live at the Apollo, The Royal Variety Performance and The News Quiz tells the amazing true story of how his daughter fell ill with a rare genetic condition, congenital hyperinsulinism (CHI). Never heard of it? Neither had Scott and Jemma. ‘What’s so rare and satisfying is how all the jokes go hand in hand with the seriousness of the situation. It’s a wonderfully hopeful, often hilarious show from a properly funny man’ The Times ★★★★
‘Fabulous turn of phrase, superb character creations ‘ Chortle ★★★★ ‘Stardom is surely just one punchline away ‘ Evening Standard ★★★★ Yes, it’s a story about an ill baby, but it’s a very funny one with a happy ending, as new parents Scott and Jemma fight to get the right diagnosis for their daughter and are plunged into months of bewildering treatment, sleepless nights, celebrity encounters and bizarre side effects.
“Beautifully written and funny in all the right places. Brilliant” Jim Hansen
“A real rollercoaster of emotions, but absolutely brilliant” Jennifer Brady
“One of the best shows we’ve ever seen, an amazing show, laughter and tears, it was just brilliant” Lee Gray
“Genuinely hilarious and heartwarming, reminding us of the power of being able to make light of bad situations” George Couch
“So relatable and emotional for us as fellow blood sugar parents, for anyone who hasn’t seen it, I 100% recommend it! ” The CHI Charity
“An amazing mix of comedy and Drama” Daniel Smith
“An engaging, heartfelt and emotional journey, turned into a comedy masterclass” Mike Pierrepoint
“What an amazing story and unique way of telling it, belly laughs and a tear at the end” Phil Phillips
Event schedule
Once on 07/11/2026 from 19:30 to 21:30
Facilities
- Accessible
- Baby changing
- Café
- Historic building
- Licensed bar
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Shop/gift shop
- Special events
Contact details
- the-ropewalk.co.uk
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Natasha Back
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