Steve Bennett (I)
- Journalist and reviewer
Press clippings Page 70
Early Doors review
Full of geniality and honest humour, the stage incarnation is a real crowd-pleaser, guaranteed - with the aid of an unexpected musical finale - to send the audience home with an inner glow equivalent to a couple of large brandies. Doubles all round!
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 5th September 2018The Luke McQueen Pilots: review
Such uncomfortable hidden-camera pieces are what defines this first Luke McQueen Pilot, but they are rare moments in a show that can otherwise feel anaemic, with dubious ideas stretched thin.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 5th September 2018Review: League Of Gentlemen Live Again!
Overall this tour offers an embarrassment of precious things - a joy and a delight for anyone whose heart lies in Royston Vasey, and will never leave.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 26th August 2018Steve Bennett: a jaded opinion?
Steve Bennett is a well respected man about the comedy circuit, yes, but I am getting the feeling he is rapidly becoming the Arsene Wenger of comedy reviewing.
Damo, The Mumble, 16th August 2018BBC New Comedy Award final 2018 review
Mark Watson's an old hand at hosting the BBC New Comedy Award final now, and even he's anxious, more so than his usual shtick.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 13th August 2018Judge Romesh preview
Given that Romesh Ranganathan's entire comedy shtick is to be grumpy, intolerant and judgmental, it's perfect casting to have him as a judge.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 8th August 2018Hang Ups preview
With a gag rate that's rare on TV comedy, an imposing sense of peril for poor Richard, and some of the most entertaining nutjobs on screen (that is probably not the correct physiological term), Hang Ups is definitely worth a weekly session - on whatever device you choose to watch it on.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 8th August 2018Brit(ish) showcase at Montreal's Just For Laughs review
A couple of people seemed to dress the part to be in the audience of the Brit(ish) showcase at the Just For Laughs festival.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 29th July 2018Dylan Moran: Grumbling Mustard review
'You come here on your knees to be saved,' Dylan Moran proclaims to the Montreal audience, his tongue firmly in cheek. As if such an apparently shambolic man could be anyone's Messiah.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 29th July 2018End Of The Pier review
End Of The Pier is slightly behind the curve as far as stand-up attitudes are concerned.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 22nd July 2018