Steve Bennett (I)
- Journalist and reviewer
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Comedy Unleashed: new free speech comedy night review
There's always somebody who has to ruin it. Comedy Unleashed has been widely advertised as a new free-speech stand-up night, where comedians have the safe space to say what they want, without fear of falling foul of the politically correct police. Yet during the bonfire of taboos that is Scott Capurro's headlining set, one front-row punter was drawn to his feet to heckle.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 14th February 2018The MMORPG Show review
This genre-specific comedy show probably has a self-selecting audience, as those who don't know what MMORPG stands for will probably stay away.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 13th February 2018NATY New Act Of The Year final 2018
It's apt that the nomadic NATY awards - homeless since their days of being linked to the Hackney Empire - wound up in East London's Rich Mix studios this year, given that the variety-skewed showcase offers a richer mix of styles than most new act competitions.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 12th February 2018Christian Brighty's Free Will review
Brighty's a reasonable performer, but the material is stretched and unoriginal, especially if you've seen other clown-based shows in recent years.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 9th February 2018Sean Morley: I Apologise For My Recent Behaviour review
I Apologise For My Recent Behaviour is, essentially, one long trust exercise as he plays inventively with the energy and expectations of the audience to fashion an unconventional experience, but a fascinating one.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 9th February 2018Bill Bailey: Larks In Transit review
No one would accuse Bill Bailey of being too slick; nor would he ever want to be seen that way.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 6th February 2018Inside No 9: Tempting Fate preview
After their rather in-jokey satire on TV awards last week (albeit with a twist in the tale), "Tempting Fate" is a return to what this brilliant anthology does so well: mixing underplayed black humour with a compelling tale. Season 4 has been a special triumph even by Inside No 9's normal high standards, and it bows out with a bang.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 5th February 2018The Young Offenders review
Interestingly, a homoerotic undertone is more than hinted at: the love the two scallies have for each other almost made explicit.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 3rd February 2018Inside No. 9: And The Winner Is... preview
Inside No 9 has been nominated for enough awards in its time - scooping one only yesterday - which may explain how Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith's minds came to be drawn to what happens in the jury rooms where such things are decided.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 30th January 2018Sarah Millican: Control Enthusiast review
There are absolutely zero surprises in Sarah Millican's latest tour, another bawdy, smutty romp through the less savoury aspects of everyday life, all delivered with her cheery, unabashed honesty.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 23rd January 2018