Steve Bennett (I)
- Journalist and reviewer
Press clippings Page 115
Review - Patrick Kielty: Help
Patrick Kielty really doesn't need any help doing what he does. Though it's been six years since he last tour, this robust comeback has him firing on all cylinders. He knows his audience inside-out, and delivers emphatically.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 16th October 2015SuperBob review
With delightfulness conquering cynicism; one of several elements that suggest it's more than worthy of becoming a modest cult hit.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 16th October 2015Review: Jon Holmes's autobiography
The style is light, conversational and breezily funny, as you might expect from a radio personality and co-writer of such comedies as [Dead Ringers, Horrible Histories and Listen Against, the mash-up show so recently at the centre of a plagiarism storm.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 15th October 2015Review: Brighton Comedy Festival 2015 Gala
The absence of big name comics tonight was not to the detriment of quality.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 10th October 2015Glitchy review
With a plethora of short clips that seem designed for social media sharing, Glitchy is all perfectly, absolutely fine filler, but little more.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 6th October 2015Review: Birmingham Breaking Talent Award
It would have been hard to call a winner from these finalists - until Josh Pugh came on to make the decision easy.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 3rd October 2015TV Review: The Kennedys
Get over the constant knowing references, and there's charming comedy at the heart of The Kennedys thanks to it's a cast of warm, likeable characters.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 2nd October 2015Review - Michael McIntyre: Happy & Glorious
Such wide appeal isn't easy to capture, and Happy And Glorious will sate those many fans.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 2nd October 2015Review: John Finnemore's Souvenir Cabin
Judging by the preview night, he may have overestimated the size of his fan base - but then the triumph of optimism over expectation is often the hallmark of his sharp, middle-class comedy.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 1st October 2015Showstopper! The Improvised Musical review
Showstopper! might be the only West End show you ever need. With the promise of an entirely different musical every night, the fully improvised production could do a roaring trade in repeat business and still keep surprising a returning audience.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 30th September 2015