Steve Bennett (I)
- Journalist and reviewer
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Christmas 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 2022Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian Of The Year 2022 review
With 14 acts, the final of the Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian Of The Year competition could have been an interminable affair. But some strong performances, a diversity of styles and tight set times kept things brisk and entertaining.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 13th December 2022A Christmas Carol-ish by Mr Swallow review
There are already nine major versions of A Christmas Carol on the London stage this winter. Now here's No. 10 - guaranteed to be nothing like the rest.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 9th December 2022Plebs: Soldiers Of Rome review
It's a sign of how much Plebs has become important to ITV that its feature-length farewell episode was heralded as one of the launch highlights of its newly revamped, and retitled, streaming service ITVX.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 9th December 2022Spike Milligan: The Unseen Archive review
Spike Milligan: The Unseen Archive had an embarrassment of such riches, enabling it to achieve the seemingly impossible task of shedding new light on this one-of-a-kind comedic titan.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 8th December 2022Comedians, by Steve Best review
This is, quite simply, a gorgeous book: embossed, Bible-black cover and 236 heavy, glossy pages rich with atmospheric, monochrome images of comedians at work and backstage: nervously waiting to go on, or relaxed in the company of their comrades once the battle has been won.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 6th December 2022Live At The Moth Club review
Going to the actual club would be an infinitely better experience, not that this serves as a great advertisement for doing that.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 1st December 2022