Steve Bennett (I)
- Journalist and reviewer
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Beat The Frog World Series Final 2023 review
Often new act competitions have a clear winner - a stand-out star-in-the-making, clearly head-and-shoulders above their contemporaries, however talented. Last night's Beat The Frog World Series final, however, was much closer to call. Any number of the acts could have taken the title without controversy, having bought various talents to the stage.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 7th November 2023Hot Water Breakthrough Act Of The Year final review
Hot Water's breakthrough act of the year competition is one of the comedy circuit's less structured competitions. Rising stand-ups cannot enter, but get chosen by the Liverpool club's management; there are just three heats, each sending acts to the final; and the prize is kept secret till the end.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 6th November 2023Maybe A Ghost Story by DanieI Kitson review
It's scary how charming and engrossing it all is.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 3rd November 2023John Robins: Howl review
His willingness to share this turmoil and hopeful resolution makes Howl an affecting and powerful show. And yes, sometimes howlingly funny too - but that's only a part of it.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 3rd November 2023Rhod Gilbert: A Pain In The Neck For SU2C review
My, this film about Rhod Gilbert's cancer treatment puts its audience through the emotional wringer. With a rare frankness, the comic lets the cameras see him at his most vulnerable - and it makes for a powerfully raw watch.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 30th October 2023Michael McIntyre: Macnificent, review
While nothing here will redefine anyone's worldview, the material is timeless - as indeed is he, looking at least a full decade younger than his 47 years.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 27th October 2023Ahir Shah: Ends review
It's clear why Ahir Shah won the Edinburgh Comedy Award with this remarkable piece of storytelling, setting the affecting tale of his immigrant grandparents' duty, sacrifice and achievement against broader changes in society.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 17th October 2023Knock Knock review
Review of four TikTokers turning their hand to stand-up.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 16th October 2023Alistair Barrie: Woke In Progress review
The jokes are crisp and his wearily exasperated middle-class liberal attitude well-defined.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 4th October 2023Bennett Arron: Loser review
Is Bennett Arron a winner or a loser? That's the simple premise of this affable Welsh comic's show.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 4th October 2023