Press clippings Page 2
Mitch Benn review
Shouty and indignant in tone, most of the political discourse get nods of approval from the gathering. However, the real fun lies in his less worthy commentary.
Simon Topping, The Reviews Hub, 23rd May 2019Mitch Benn: political lessons learned from being comic
Mitch Benn discusses the parallels between comedians and politicians attracting an audience.
Mitch Benn, The New European, 20th May 2019What we're watching (late Fringe 2018)
There's (STILL) too much stuff in the brochure. There's (STILL) TOO MUCH EFFING BLINKING STUFF in the sh*tting brochure. Let us break it down for you. What time is it now? OK, so go and see this:
Mister Kipper, FringePig, 19th August 2018The Great Yorkshire Fringe Launch Gala review
Not quite everyone was glued to the football last night. Though some audience members clearly managed to divide their attention between the comedy gig launching the Great Yorkshire Fringe and events at the Otkritie Arena, given how quickly news of Colombia's late equaliser spread around the room.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 4th July 2018Nine Lessons And Carols For Godless People 2017 review
For a show based upon the rigours of the scientific process, Robin Ince's annual celebration of the curious and the creative has some pretty large margins of error. Nine Lessons And Carols For Godless People? More like 19, by my count of the guests.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 20th December 2017Mitch Benn: Don't Fear the Reaper review
Benn is an authentic comedian and musician whose pop parodies and patiches are original and humorous, but as Daniel Kitson may wryly observe, Benn is not as successful when he performs without the aid of his 'cheating stick'.
Paul Maguire, The Reviews Hub, 16th October 2017The Fringe hit list: comedy, music and theatre
Celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, the Fringe denies no-one entry.
Nadine McBay, The National (Scotland), 6th August 2017Henley Festival review
... Henley with its black tie dress code. Elitist? You bet it is. But it's also exquisitely done.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 7th July 2017Live stage version of I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again to tour
A new stage version of I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again will tour Britain, with guest appearances from original stars Graeme Garden, Tim Brooke-Taylor and Jo Kendall.
British Comedy Guide, 9th February 2017Now Show axes Jon Holmes and Mitch Benn
Jon Holmes and Mitch Benn have been axed from Radio 4's The Now Show - in the name of diversity.
Chortle, 27th September 2016