Steve Bennett (I)
- Journalist and reviewer
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Grubby 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 2023Deep 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 2022