Steve Bennett (I)
- Journalist and reviewer
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Old Comedian Of The Year 2018 review
Are the old ones the best? That's what Leicester Square Theatre's Old Comedian Of The Year competition aims to find out... even if 35, the minimum age for entrants (the same age as Nicki Minaj, btw), might hardly be considered past it. Certainly 84-year-old compere Lynn Ruth Miller poured scorn on some contestants' idea of being old, as she hosted the 3pm gig with a mix of dottiness and laments over her ailing sex life.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 4th June 2018The Maydays: The Fringe Show review
One thing we learn from The Maydays take on the Brighton Fringe programme is just how turgid and pretentious some of the shows on offer sound, just from their own descriptions. Thankfully, though, we don't have to endure the less promising fare first-hand, for this cheery improv troupe offer bite-sized comedy versions that probably bear no relation to the real thing.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 4th June 2018The DredgeLand Podcast Spectacular review
John Dredge and Andy Harland are clearly steeped in radio comedy history, with their quirky DredgeLand Podcast Spectacular having loud echoes of many great shows of the past.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 2nd June 2018Vladimir McTavish: 25 Years of Stand-Up review
The tone is amiable, the hour lightly amusing, but it does not feel like the apex of a 25-year career.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 1st June 2018Michael McIntyre: Big World Tour review
Observational comedy is a lot harder than Michael McIntyre makes it look.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 29th May 2018LoveHard: Murdered by Murder review
It's not quite a killer show
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 29th May 2018Review - Peter Kay's Car Share: The Finale
It's titled The Finale, but is it?
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 29th May 2018The Horne Section Television Programme preview
When Dave commissions a proper series - and let's hope they do - an hour will be fine.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 24th May 2018The Big Fat Running Show review
The Big Fat Running Show clearly aimed at the running community - particularly those who do 'park runs'. But anyone else is likely to be left bored by this out-of-shape show, thin only on inspiration.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 24th May 2018Mark Bittlestone: Pity Laughs review
Mark Bittlestone came out as gay in 2014, but it still seems as if it's a novelty to him. His sexuality is the basis for almost all of his show, yet only ever addressed with all the nuance of a sniggering schoolboy.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 24th May 2018