Steve Bennett (I)
- Journalist and reviewer
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The 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 2018Inside No 9: To Have And To Hold
After all the fun - if occasionally murderous fun - in this season of Inside No 9 comes an episode with a distinct chill in the air.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 23rd January 2018Review: Double Trouble with Holt and Talbot
If not the backbone of comedy, double acts are at least a major limb... yet they are somewhat out of fashion, despite the enduring appeal of Ant & Dec. Well, hot on the heels of Inside No. 9's poignant celebration of the comic duo comes a new monthly night dedicated to partnerships.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 19th January 2018Inside No 9: Once Removed preview
With another great episode tonight, this year's series of Inside No 9 is shaping up to be the best yet - and that from an already strong baseline. As always, this preview won't contain any major spoilers, but if you want to be completely surprised, click away now.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 16th January 2018Tone of Voice: Comedians Improve Advertising review
Advertising, ideally, finds a single message and pursues it relentlessly and efficiently. No such effectiveness with this new comedy night based on the business, however, which has a good central idea but is way too rough around the edges to pay off properly.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 16th January 2018Leicester Comedy Festival 2018 preview show review
With the Leicester Comedy Festival celebrating its 25th anniversary, the temptation would have been to roll out the stars for the gala preview show. But instead, the line-up was almost celebrity free, save for host Ed Byrne and possibly Xtra Factor presenter Matt Richardson... although even he had to admit that he's at such a low level of fame that he's a pointless answer on Pointless.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 15th January 2018Review - Rob Newman: A Total Eclipse Of Descartes
Rob Newman makes no apology for the ambitious scope of his latest show, promising to cover 2,500 years of human ideas in just 60 minutes.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 12th January 2018Angstrom review
Not every gag fires, but there are certainly enough of them to ensure you'll soon find one that does. Aptly, you're never far from a killer. Plus the story is compelling and labyrinthine enough for listeners to want to tune in next week to find out what happens next.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 10th January 2018