Steve Bennett (I)
- Journalist and reviewer
Press clippings Page 24
Cunk On Earth review
In the past couple of weeks, there has been no shortage of serious people on television screens, speaking with solemnity and great authority about any number of 'facts' they cannot possibly know - hoping their confidence will hide the ignorance behind their conjecture. So the scene is set for the return of the quintessential idiot with an undeserved platform, Philomena Cunk.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 20th September 2022Hal Cruttenden: It's Best You Hear It From Me review
With the well-honed comic instinct to mine laughs from dismay, and a sharp sense of both timing and jovial self-deprecation, jokes always come first in this accomplished break-up show.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 16th September 2022At a time of national mourning, London's comedians push onward
In times of national crisis, comedians can play an important role.
Noelle Mateer, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, 16th September 2022Harriet Kemsley: Honeysuckle Island review
Harriet Kemsley is an awkwardly chaotic force on stage as she apparently is in life. Straight out of the traps, she's into disarmingly frank stories about her mistakes.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 14th September 2022Britain's Greatest Obsessions: Harry On Humour review
Thank heavens for Harry Hill, whose wit and enthusiasm saved the otherwise flimsy first episode of Britain's Greatest Obsessions from a complete descent into irrelevance.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 13th September 2022Late Night Mash with Rachel Parris review
Furious polemic is out, and passive-aggressive sarcasm is in.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 2nd September 2022Steve Bennett: forced to work
Four years ago I was reviewing at the Fringe and was alerted to the fact that Steve Bennett, who runs the Chortle website, was giving shows I'd awarded five stars to, only 3 stars. At the time I suggested he was the Arsene Wenger of comedy reviewing and should perhaps move upstairs to the boardroom. This year he's still pitchside, & has recently awarded two stars to a stunning show called Horseplay: Bareback which I just had to give 5 stars to.
Damo, The Mumble, 14th August 2022Politics loom larger than ever at Edinburgh fringe
Scandals, an outgoing PM and a Tory leadership race - comics seeking material are spoilt for choice.
Miranda Bryant, The Guardian, 6th August 2022Sam Campbell's mysterious Fringe poster
Sam Campbell's Edinburgh Fringe poster has prompted a lot of discussion, and questions.
British Comedy Guide, 5th August 2022Ian Cognito: A Life And A Death On Stage review
No documentary could ever do justice to the force of nature that was Ian Cognito in his terrifying, thrilling fury. But it is also important that this film, Ian Cognito: A Life And A Death On Stage, has been made about him, to help ensure he is remembered not just for his death on stage, which so captured the public imagination, but for his many remarkable and powerful performances upon it.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 3rd August 2022