Steve Bennett (I)
- Journalist and reviewer
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Book 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 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 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 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 2024Just 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 2024