Steve Bennett (I)
- Journalist and reviewer
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Prevenge - review
Prevenge was screened in the 'laughs' comedy strand of the London Film Festival, but the humour in Alice Lowe's directorial debut most definitely of the jet-black tone. Its tone is bleak and unnerving, with only the occasional dry comic moment offering relief from the brutal actions of its serial-killing anti-heroine, Ruth.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 17th October 2016Ross Noble: Brain Dump review
He wanted to tell us something about feminism, but true to the form of the past 20-plus years, Ross Noble got distracted.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 14th October 2016Birmingham Comedy Festival Breaking Talent Award review
Once they had all performed, it was clear that that Birmingham Comedy Festival's Breaking Talent Award was a two-horse race. In one corner, Tom Christian, with an appealing line in quirky, imaginative gags; in the other, the slick and wry observational comedy of Harv Hawkins. And in the end it was the latter who edged it.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 8th October 2016The Outcast Comic review
It's a strange phenomenon of modern times that Andrew Lawrence can foster an edgy, rebellious image for adopting the exact-same reactionary tone of the government and most of the press.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 7th October 2016Zapped review
After finding success with the revival of Red Dwarf, the Dave channel has now turned to another cult genre to find its next comedy hit: fantasy. And the signs from the first episode of Zapped are pretty encouraging.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 6th October 2016Josie Long: Something Better review
Ultimately, the message is that while her side is beaten and down, despair is a luxury that can't be indulged. Optimism isn't just a vacuous state of mind, it needs action to sustain it - and if you need motivation into taking that action, Long's your woman.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 5th October 2016Omid Djalili: Schmuck For A Night review
'I've been offending people around the country,' is how Omid Djalili describes his tour.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 4th October 2016Funny Women final 2016 review
It's probably the glitziest of all the new act finals, taking place beneath Europe's biggest glitterball in Koko nightclub and in front of an equally sparkly backdrop proclaiming: 'Laughter is the best cosmetic' (what, even ahead of sponsors Benefit?). There's a glossy 20-page brochure and a goodie bag of make-up for all who attend, too.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 29th September 2016Larry Dean: Farcissist review
His personality is a winning combination of being daft and being a smart aleck - no wonder he likes the childish but inventive 'yo mamma' insults, which play to both those strengths.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 28th September 2016Damned preview
The world, inspired by Brand's mother's lifetime career in social work, seems utterly genuine - thanks largely to that central friendship between Al and Rose, both robust characters with difficult lives and a dry sense of humour, which gives the show a warm heart.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 27th September 2016