Steve Bennett (I)
- Journalist and reviewer
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Deep Fake Neighbour Wars review
Today, there's a news story about how Artificial Intelligence could destroy humanity. And it's possible that promising comedy creators have been the first to be sacrificed, given how much talent Deep Fake Neighbour Wars has wasted.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 26th January 2023Everyone Else Burns review
It's the end of the world... and it's remarkably mundane.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 23rd January 2023The Unfriend in the West End
It might be slightly old-fashioned, but on its own metric, it works.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 20th January 2023Alex Edelman: Just For Us review
Alex Edelman barely needs any more praise for Just For Us, given that its much-extended off-Broadway residency last year attracted plaudits from the likes of Jerry Seinfeld and the New York Times. But as an illuminating and funny commentary on the hot topics of identity, tribalism and the growing scourge of antisemitism, its London run is likely to garner more accolades.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 19th January 2023The most memorable comedy gigs of 2022 ...at least according to Chortle editor Steve Bennett
In the last 12 months, the world of stand-up has gingerly got back on its feet after being gutted by the pandemic. Here Chortle editor Steve Bennett takes a personal look back at his ten most memorable gigs of the year.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 30th December 2022Detectorists Christmas special review
Detectorists is a TV treasure as priceless as anything Andy and Lance could ever dig up in the fields around Danebury.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 26th December 2022Christmas Carole review
Of the many, many, many versions of Charles Dickens's classic tale produced each year, Sky's retelling adds an intriguing twist or two - but can't help but feel like a plodding adaptation.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 24th December 2022Motherland: Last Christmas review
Ultimately this mismatched bunch, acquainted only through an accident of their children's shared schooling, realise that they actually have a valuable friendship after all. What a nice surprise that a warming sentiment can push through all Motherland's delicious cynicism.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 23rd December 2022Inside No. 9: The Bones of St Nicholas review
All in all, The Bones of St Nicholas is a ghost story, perfect for Christmas. Forty-four episodes in, and Shearsmith and Pemberton can still delight, chill and amuse in equal measure.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 22nd December 2022Peter Kay Live review
As if dozens of arena dates stretching into 2025 weren't enough to prove how much the public loves Peter Kay, the generous standing ovation he received on his first night at London's O2 before he'd uttered a word said it all. That fans had waited for 12 years for the chance to see him - and the fact some undisclosed family health problem scuppered the last planned tour - only added to the sense of occasion.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 19th December 2022