Steve Bennett (I)
- Journalist and reviewer
Press clippings Page 35
Reginald D Hunter at Latitude 2021
The wide-ranging set finds fresh topics or fresh angles on old ones as he covers the death of his father at 102, Meghan Markle, and the private life of Philip Schofield among many others. He even does a proper pub joke you can take away to tell later... if not quite so well.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 26th July 2021Joel Dommett at Latitude 2021
Those who only know Joel Dommett as the excitable host of The Masked Singer are missing out: for he's a much better stand-up than you might expect from a shiny-floor ITV host. But he's a much worse rapper...
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 26th July 2021Bill Bailey at Latitude 2021
How did Bill Bailey get to play the main Obelisk Arena at Latitude? "I'm a competition-winner," he jokes... that competition being a little thing called Strictly.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 25th July 2021Mark Watson at Latitude 2021
Between them, Mark Watson and Robin Ince are to Latitude what the ravens are to the Tower Of London. If neither of them is here, all cannot be well with the world.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 25th July 2021Nina Conti at Latitude 2021
Having the wrong audio track play at a crucial moment might have derailed some comedy sets, but today's snafu at Latitude's comedy arena seems perfectly in keeping with Nina Conti's well-managed chaos.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 25th July 2021Luisa Omielan at Latitude review
Given her mega-success with her breakthrough Beyoncé show, Luisa Omielan must have been tempted to call her new hour about women in religion What Would Mary Magdelene Do?
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 24th July 2021Simon Amstell at Latitude 2021 review
Previewing his autumn tour at Latitude, Simon Amstell returns to the big themes of shame, ego and how to be free of these toxic twins that have long defined his intelligent, introspective stand-up.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 24th July 2021Flo & Joan at Latitude 2021 review
Flo & Joan offer tight, old-fashioned melodies with delightful vocal performances - but the ear-pleasing sonics are matched with spiky lyrics that delight the brain more. A perfect combination for a festival that makes a prize of its erudition, like Latitude.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 24th July 2021Party's Over review
Setting politics aside, the personal turmoil of being forced to forge a new career after being stripped of the power you'd previously dedicated every waking hour to achieving and maintaining, is a strong premise for a sitcom. Even before you add in that your central character is dogged by failure at every turn.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 23rd July 2021Ealing Comedy Festival 2021 opening gala review
The joy of being back at a gig was palpable for punters and acts alike. The fact it was a glorious summer evening in an attractive park, the craft beer flowing freely, was a bonus.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 22nd July 2021