Steve Bennett (I)
- Journalist and reviewer
Press clippings Page 116
Review - Sean Hughes Mumbo Jumbo
Though it feels loose, his use of sound cues in the show suggests there's more forward planning than it would first appear, and the themes of death and decay recur. But Mumbo Jumbo lacks the tight focus - and, therefore, the impact - of his previous offerings.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 30th September 2015Review - Stewart Lee: Room With A Stew
Even in this putative stage, these are routines that are unafraid to fail, sometimes on purpose, in the cause of taking the audiences to places they could never expect. And that's what great art - including great comedic art - should surely be striving for.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 29th September 2015Review - Paul Chowdhry: PC's World
He's recording his second DVD in his third sold-out night at the Hammersmith Apollo, so Paul Chowdhry must be doing something right. But whether that thing is originality and wit is open to debate.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 28th September 2015Bill review
Bill looks better than its budget, too, and should have enough international appeal to make that money back. Let's hope so, because this seems like only scratching the surface of what the team are capable of.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 18th September 2015Kevin Bridges review
The whole hour is delivered in an intimate tone, him chuckling at his own gags or occasionally glancing subtly left and right, a tacitly conspiratorial gesture that cements the atmosphere of this being playful banter before the boss shows up. But, of course, Kevin Bridges IS the boss...
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 15th September 2015TV review: Rotters
Rotters, about a hapless bunch of thieves attempting an antiques heist, couldn't bring the same inventiveness to the silent comedy genre as Sam Simmons, John Kearns and Phil Burgers (aka Doctor Brown) bring to the live field.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 10th September 2015Cradle To Grave review
The cast make the characters shine, particularly the empathetic Laurie Kynaston as 15-year-old Danny, and Lucy Speed, underused in episode one as long-suffering mum Bet, reduced to histrionics after stumbling across her son making out.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 3rd September 2015Review: An Evening with Harry Enfield & Paul Whitehouse
After last year's brilliant Story Of The Twos to mark BBC Two's 50th birthday, Harry and Paul return to the channel to honour another great institution: themselves.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 31st August 2015Nine things I was asked to do this Fringe...
From deleting bad reviews to paying for their own tickets.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 30th August 2015TV review: Top Coppers
It doesn't match the excellent Brooklyn Nine-Nine for quick-fire sass, but Top Coppers could well be a grower in terms of undemanding distraction over the next five episodes.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 19th August 2015