Steve Bennett (I)
- Journalist and reviewer
Press clippings Page 89
Henley 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 2017Margaret Thatcher Queen of Game Shows review
So the lady IS for turning.... into a game show host, that is.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 29th June 2017Host the Week review
File alongside ITV's Nightly Show as an experiment gone wrong.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 22nd June 2017Suki Webster's Guest Speaker review
It was all lapped up by a full and enthusiastic audience at The Miller in London Bridge. Possibly too enthusiastic as the rugger-club hollers of 'way-hay' on every innuendo (of which there were quite a few) and haughty guffaws even on set-up lines are a distraction for everyone else, and sometimes the improvisers.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 16th June 2017Ricky Gervais: Humanity review
In Humanity, he's still on politically incorrect territory. But his fifth show is also his most mature yet, not by sacrificing crassness, but by giving it context.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 16th June 2017Heroes of Fringe: Launch Show review
Last night's showcase packed in 20 eclectic acts performing the briefest of samples of their wares (and fans of such a pacy format should be aware of Chortle's own Fast Fringe coming up on the 25th). As Simon Morley, co-creator of Puppetry of the Penis, pointed out: 'I've travelled the world getting my cock out, and I'm the most normal person on the bill', as his practised storytelling seemed a poor fit with the other oddballs.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 13th June 2017Frankie Boyle's New World Order
The first results are in: and it's good to have Boyle back on the telly.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 8th June 2017Tape Face review
The West End has surely not seen a show like this before.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 8th June 2017