Steve Bennett (I)
- Journalist and reviewer
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Laughing Horse New Act Of The Year review
It's been a few years since the Laughing Horse clubs held their new act competition, which has proved a useful early step for many an aspiring stand-up. And its comeback showcased a diverse range of comedians and comedy styles, proving that the London open mic scene - or at least the upper echelons of it - are in rude health.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 4th December 2018Vic & Bob's Big Night Out on BBC Four
You Can Do It should be an instant classic for all fans. It should also be a message to BBC executives considering whether to commission more episodes, from this ever-inventive duo who remain on peak form.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 28th November 2018Scottish Comedian Of The Year final 2018
Stephen Buchanan has already taken the BBC New Comedy Award this year, and his routine here showed why.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 26th November 2018Review - Denim: The Reunion Tour
It's an eclectic mix of skits and musical numbers, but the whole is more than the sum of the parts.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 19th November 2018Review: Paul Smith: Hiya Mate
It's a remarkable achievement by any yardstick: for the compere of a local comedy club to be able to pack out an arena. But Paul Smith's become something of a hometown hero in Liverpool for hosting Hot Water's shows, with every audience exchange going on YouTube.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 17th November 2018Beat The Internet With John Robins review
Dave's new gameshow Beat The Internet With John Robins is a very cheap production, which tries to make a virtue of its parsimony by wrapping it in a postmodern irony. It only partially succeeds.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 15th November 2018Flo And Joan: Alive On Stage review
First impressions of musical comedy sisters Flo and Joan - which may well have been reinforced by those Nationwide building society ads - are of a couple of slightly twee, dinner-cabaret entertainers, twinkling whimsically, but ultimately ineffectively.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 14th November 2018Billy Connolly: Made In Scotland review
Billy Connolly loves Scotland - though not enough to actually live there most of the time. It's truths like that which mean his compatriots haven't always reciprocated the adorayion.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 13th November 2018Ross Noble: El Hablador review
It may be impossible to discipline Noble without losing his mischievous essence, but El Hablador could nevertheless be tightened a little more than this.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 9th November 2018James Acaster: Cold Lasagne Hate Myself 1999 review
In his seventh solo show, James Acaster is still reinventing himself.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 1st November 2018