Steve Bennett (I)
- Journalist and reviewer
Press clippings Page 17
Review: Brad Williams at Just For Laughs London
He's perfectly aware that there's plenty funny about his stature - even if some might be uncomfortable acknowledging it - and is well-versed in getting laughs from his circumstances without any of the gags feeling as if they are, for want of a better phrase, punching down.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 3rd March 2023West End New Act Of The Year Final review
Set up in 2022 to give a profile boost to new comedians struggling post-pandemic, the West End New Act Of The Year showcases a lot of acts - no fewer than 15 at the final plus six more entrants given 'one to watch' status.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 3rd March 2023A Whole Lifetime With Jamie Demetriou review
In many ways, A Whole Lifetime is tonally all over the place, but it's underpinned by a creative weirdness that feels like no one other than Demetriou could possibly have imagined. Plus there's lots of singing.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 28th February 2023Strong Female Character by Fern Brady review
By being so frank about her experiences, Brady opens up the world of autism to the allistic - as people who don't have the condition are known.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 27th February 2023Komedia New Comedy Award final 2023 review
There are so many new comedy competitions now that it can be easy to take them for granted. But the genuine delight on Sam Williams's face after being crowned the Komedia's New Act Of The Year in Brighton last night shows how much some of the more prestigious titles can mean.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 16th February 2023The Thinking Drinkers Pub Quiz review
Pub quiz in name only, this long-running tour is the latest way for booze experts Tom Sandham and Ben McFarland to package their alcohol tastings in a fun way.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 13th February 2023Grubby Little Mitts review
This show, which debuted at last year's Edinburgh Fringe, is an impressive calling card for these two talented, immensely watchable performers and their inventive comic writing. We will see more of them.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 9th February 2023Róisín & Chiara: Sex On Wheels review
Having worked together for more than a decade, they have a remarkable chemistry, as well as an effortless charisma and engaging looseness that welcomes the audience into their world. A crowd, incidentally, that were unusually keen to contribute tonight.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 9th February 2023Ben Pope: Holy Cow review
Having just turned 30, Ben Pope wittily puts himself in the demographic of 'old enough to know the dream is dead, not old enough to change' in its pursuit.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 30th January 2023Guz Khan Live review
His many TV appearances suggest a larger-than-life personality. But in the flesh, Guz Khan is a comic with an innate, quiet charisma, able to have the audience hang on his every word, drawing people into his vividly portrayed stories. But he's also quite careful with what he reveals.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 27th January 2023