Steve Bennett (I)
- Journalist and reviewer
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Just The Tonic London opening night
There is a part of East London that is forever Nottingham - well, for the foreseeable at least.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 30th September 2024The Exploding Heads presents: Colin From Portsmouth
It's probably a night for fans only.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 25th September 2024Ludwig review
It's been commissioned out of the BBC's comedy department, but Ludwig falls into the same category of charming whodunits as Death In Paradise or Father Brown - both of which writer Mark Brotherhood cut his teeth on - which would normally be categorised as drama.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 25th September 2024Christopher Hall: Girl For All Seasons
That online success has probably propelled him to do an hour he's not really fully ready for yet, but the emphasis is probably on the 'yet' given his innate likeability.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 21st September 2024Ben Elton review
At his best, Elton builds an all-encompassing philosophy of the world, while acknowledging his viewpoint as being a flawed one, however much the vigour of his delivery exudes certainty. And there's plenty of food for thought in this concentrated, tightly written show, whatever place you hold on the generational spectrum.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 19th September 2024John Bishop: Back At It
Famously, Bishop used to be a pharmaceutical salesman, and in his comedy he's flogging a mild antidepressant, sure to lift the mood, but at a relatively weak dose.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 16th September 2024Phil Wang: Wang In There, Baby! on Netflix review
With a knack for making a lot out of a little, Wang is an understatedly stylish comic.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 3rd September 2024Pierre Novellie: Why Can't I Just Enjoy Things? book review
For anyone interested in neurospicy brains, Novellie is a charming guide.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 2nd September 2024Adrian Bliss: The Greatest Nobodies of History review
It's probably a good job that tickets for Adrian Bliss's live show to launch his book The Greatest Nobodies of History came with a free copy, as his sketches acting out chapters did little to sell the concept.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 28th August 2024Daddy Issues review
Daddy Issues may not stick its landing, but it undoubtedly takes flight.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 16th August 2024