Steve Bennett (I)
- Journalist and reviewer
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The Queen, Shakespeare And Me review
All but the most hardcore monarchists should stay away from this adoring tribute to the late Queen, performed on a memorabilia-strewn set and concluding with a paean to her life of decency and service.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 30th May 2023Black Sheep Comedy review
It's billed as three stand-ups offering comedy coming from the 'very depths of their damned souls', which provides plenty of latitude for he most depraved material.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 30th May 2023Richard Pulsford: Short Joke Teller review
Is it mean to call Richard Pulsford a cut-price Tim Vine?
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 30th May 2023Róisín McCallion: Keeping Up Appearances review
It's a bit scrappy, but Róisín McCallion's debut hour establishes her as an exciting comedy prospect - a bright and appealing performer with much to talk about.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 29th May 2023Abigail Rolling: Shit Lawyer review
Abigail Rolling calls herself a shit lawyer since her clients have an unfortunate tendency to wind up in jail. But then she does represent some particularly shit criminals, too.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 29th May 2023BBC Comedy Festival 2023: Stand-up showcase 2 review
Seems like the TV comedy industry don't much like watching live comedy. The second stand-up showcase of the BBC comedy festival in Cardiff was a sparsely attended affair, not even half-filling the intimate Clwb Ifor Bach.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 28th May 2023BBC Festival Of Comedy 2023: Stand-up showcase
Review of the opening night gig at the Glee, Cardiff.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 25th May 2023Bleak Expectations review
Cry 'harrumble!' for this joyously silly Dickensian romp transferring to the West End.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 21st May 2023Marmalade review
Wading through Marmalade is rather what it feels like to seek laughs in Thao Thanh Cao's heavy-going hour.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 16th May 2023Review: Operation Mincemeat
It's a story of audacious ingenuity credited with turning the tide of war - yet executed with elements of almost unbelievable farce.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 15th May 2023