Welcome to my website.  Here you can find out more about my work as a barrister, a novelist, an expert on rhetoric and Shakespeare’s use of language, a performer and, occasionally, an actor.  Although it might seem from that list as if I have a hard time concentrating on any one thing, in fact there is a common thread: a love of language and an interest in its power to persuade, to teach, to delight and to move.

Do stay in touch by signing up for my newsletter below, in which I discuss language, rhetoric and, frankly, whatever topic is particularly grabbing me this month.  Occasionally it also includes promotion of my books and shows - but hey, that’s a small price to pay for the quality…

Shakespearean Rhetoric

"A vital aid for all modern students of Shakespeare” - Paterson Joseph, Actor
"Benet’s passion, knowledge and curiosity is contagious” - Edward Bennett, Actor

The Spy of Venice

"A playful and inventive debut" - The Times
"Entertaining and ebullient" - The Daily Mail

The Assassin of Verona

"Sparkling, all-action adventure" - Lancashire Evening Post
"A clever, engaging read" - The Times