Steve Bennett (I)
- Journalist and reviewer
Press clippings Page 55
Review: More Than Likely by Clement & La Frenais
Comedy fans know Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais as the creators of The Likely Lads, Porridge and Auf Wiedersehen, Pet. But as alluded to by the title of their joint memoir, they have done so much more than this.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 29th October 2019Comedy Canteen review
Sometimes it seems you can't turn on TV without catching a cooking programme or open a newspaper without reading about the latest foodie trend. Yet comedy seems slow to catch on to this national obsession - an oversight that Comedy Canteen aims to address. Even if the culinary content is dubious, it deserves a Michelin star for silliness.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 28th October 2019Review - Andy Parsons: Healing The Nation
In such a febrile time in Westminster as now, political comedians should shine. Yet Andy Parsons somehow conspires to be... well, rather boring.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 27th October 2019Review - Harry Hill's Clubnite
Channel 4's new late-night comedy show looks very much like an old one - and it's none the worse for that.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 26th October 2019Darius Davies: Persian of Interest review
Its a shame the job of 'being Dave Gorman' is already taken, because Darius Davies would make a fine candidate for the job, given the way he uses PowerPoint and mischief to mock how everything is not always what it seems in this online world.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 24th October 2019Dave Gorman: Terms And Conditions Apply review
What saves Terms And Conditions Apply is the raw material that Gorman has found to project on to the giant PowerPoint screen that has come to define his comedy.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 21st October 2019Review - Jonathan Pie: The Fake News Tour
Midway through a typically impassioned rant against 'woke' comedy, spoof news reporter Jonathan Pie rages: 'Sometimes you want to have a laugh without being lectured.' Which is definitely a bit rich coming from him...
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 18th October 2019Review - Nick Elleray: Big Nick Energy
Elleray may never break a sweat in his performance - but there's nothing lazy about his savvy writing.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 18th October 2019Lenny Henry's Race Through Comedy review
Despite a small handful of high-profile exceptions, black and Asian characters tend to be under-represented in TV comedy. But this fascinating new series demonstrates just how far we've come in a generation, while also giving an insight into Britain's social history as reflected through the screen.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 15th October 2019Richard Gadd - Baby Reindeer review
Gadd gathered much acclaim for this taut 70-minute show when in debuted at the Edinburgh Fringe. Away from the heightened critical reactions the festival foments, it's clear he deserves every bit of it.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 14th October 2019