Steve Bennett (I)
- Journalist and reviewer
Press clippings Page 68
Death On The Tyne preview
Gold is primarily a reruns channel, so it's no surprise that its big commission is slightly old-fashioned in feel.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 15th December 2018Review: Sunrise, by Jessie Cave
Jessie Cave's Sunrise had the advantage of feeling like a series of candid diary entries anyway, so reading them seem a perfectly natural way to get a peek inside her unfiltered thoughts.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 13th December 2018Book review: Sunrise, by Jessie Cave
Sunrise is a light read - being a transcript of an hour's stand-up, it takes less than that to get through - but it leaves a strong impression of Cave's struggles through life, love and motherhood. And anyone with their own anxieties will find an empathetic echo here.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 13th December 2018Bill Bailey: Larks In Transit in the West End review
Bill Bailey must surely warrant national treasure status by now.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 7th December 2018Laughing 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 2018