Steve Bennett (I)
- Journalist and reviewer
Press clippings Page 87
Dara O Briain at Latitude 2017 review
The autumn tour's looking in good shape already...
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 15th July 2017Hello, It's Dom Joly at Latitude 2017 review
At last! A show that answers all your questions about the short-lived 2006 TV series Dom Joly's Happy Hour!
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 15th July 2017Seann Walsh at Latitude 2017 review
Seann Walsh, the king of exasperated observation comedy, isn't sure the middle-class Latitude crowd are his kind of people. 'Get me to the Reading Festival now!' he jokes after they take issue with his disdain for sweet potato wedge.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 14th July 2017Daniel Kitson: Something Other Than Everything review
Something Other Than Everything has been billed - with typical, if valid, immodesty - as Daniel Kitson's latest reinvention of the stand-up form.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 13th July 2017Book review: Emergency Questions by Richard Herring
In short, Emergency Questions offers 500 surprisingly diverting talking points.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 13th July 2017Book review: Believe Me by Eddie Izzard
We get what's surely only a glimpse of how tough things must have been for him. But the message of Izzard's life is that self-belief and an unflagging work ethic can get you places. Though you probably need some talent as well.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 12th July 2017The Penny Dreadfuls: Le Carré On Spying preview
Take out the radio receiver concealed in your shoe and tune in.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 8th July 2017Henley Festival review
... Henley with its black tie dress code. Elitist? You bet it is. But it's also exquisitely done.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 7th July 2017Chubby Funny review
The film has its flaws - some of the scenes feel like heavily signposted sketches, and the story arc is a little too straightforward - but it's enjoyable and good-hearted, with many excellent performances, and certainly a decent calling card for Harry Michell. It might even help him break out of the 'chubby funny' stereotype himself.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 2nd July 2017Josie Long and Liam Williams in Perimeter preview
As writers, the pair didn't get too creative with the names of the characters they play, Josie and Liam, siblings from the wrong side of the tracks.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 30th June 2017