Steve Bennett (I)
- Journalist and reviewer
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Beat The Frog World Series Final 2024 review
There surely can't have been any votes this week with more potential to mould the future of the world than the audience poll to crown the champion of the Beat The Frog new act hunt at Manchester's Frog & Bucket comedy club.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 6th November 2024Weirdos Comedy Present: QAnon Vs Dracula review
The occasional Weirdos shows are the epitome of amateurism, in the best possible way.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 4th November 2024Nish Kumar: Nish, Don't Kill My Vibe review
Performing in the liberal heartland of Brighton, as part of the Dome venue's comedy festival, Nish Kumar characterises the city as the domain of the 'lefty malcontents'. His people, in other words.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 28th October 2024Sean Lock Comedy Award 2024 review
It's an impossible task, of course, finding the next Sean Lock. But while he is inimitable, kudos to Channel 4 for keeping his spirit alive with their award highlighting comedians who strive to be off-the-wall but maintain a broad appeal.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 23rd October 2024Pith by Daniel Kitson review
It's only been three months since Daniel Kitson unveiled his last show, Collaborator, an innovative premise with more-or-less every member of the audience given their own script.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 22nd October 2024Maisie Adam review
If this really was a job appraisal for how Maisie Adam's career was going, you'd have to assume she'd ace it.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 21st October 2024Book review: Jokes, Jokes, Jokes: My Very Funny Memoir by Jenny Eclair
Whether you are a fan of her stand-up or not, this detailed insight into what it's like to be an edge-of-fame comic - successful, but never enough to ever rest on any laurels - is a compelling read for anyone interested in the life of a comedian, and the recent history and politics of the industry.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 16th October 2024Birmingham Comedy Festival Breaking Talent Award 2024 review
It's described as the West Midlands biggest comedy award... so what is that treasured prize? A branded mug.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 11th October 2024Tom Towelling wins Birmingham Comedy Festival Breaking Talent Award
Comedian Tom Towelling has won the Birmingham Comedy Festival Breaking Talent Award 2024. Meanwhile Dom Bant was commended by the judges.
British Comedy Guide, 11th October 2024Schalk Bezuidenhout: Keeping Up review
The standard stance for male comedians in their 30s is to wonder if they're ready for proper adulthood yet, as they see their contemporaries with real jobs settling down. Well, not for Schalk Bezuidenhout.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 4th October 2024