Steve Bennett (I)
- Journalist and reviewer
Press clippings Page 99
The Outcast Comic review
It's a strange phenomenon of modern times that Andrew Lawrence can foster an edgy, rebellious image for adopting the exact-same reactionary tone of the government and most of the press.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 7th October 2016Zapped review
After finding success with the revival of Red Dwarf, the Dave channel has now turned to another cult genre to find its next comedy hit: fantasy. And the signs from the first episode of Zapped are pretty encouraging.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 6th October 2016Josie Long: Something Better review
Ultimately, the message is that while her side is beaten and down, despair is a luxury that can't be indulged. Optimism isn't just a vacuous state of mind, it needs action to sustain it - and if you need motivation into taking that action, Long's your woman.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 5th October 2016Omid Djalili: Schmuck For A Night review
'I've been offending people around the country,' is how Omid Djalili describes his tour.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 4th October 2016Funny Women final 2016 review
It's probably the glitziest of all the new act finals, taking place beneath Europe's biggest glitterball in Koko nightclub and in front of an equally sparkly backdrop proclaiming: 'Laughter is the best cosmetic' (what, even ahead of sponsors Benefit?). There's a glossy 20-page brochure and a goodie bag of make-up for all who attend, too.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 29th September 2016Larry Dean: Farcissist review
His personality is a winning combination of being daft and being a smart aleck - no wonder he likes the childish but inventive 'yo mamma' insults, which play to both those strengths.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 28th September 2016Damned preview
The world, inspired by Brand's mother's lifetime career in social work, seems utterly genuine - thanks largely to that central friendship between Al and Rose, both robust characters with difficult lives and a dry sense of humour, which gives the show a warm heart.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 27th September 2016Morgana Robinson's The Agency preview
It seems simplistic to call The Agency an impressions show. For Morgana Robinson is less a straightforward mimic than she is a caricaturist, creating exaggerated characters only loosely based on celebrities' real personalities. And this is a fine format for her talents.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 26th September 2016Review - Miles Jupp: Songs Of Freedom
When his exasperated rage - at targets deserving or not - breaks through the crippling politeness, Jupp really shines.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 24th September 2016Luke Benson's Big Night Out (In the Afternoon) review
'Anyone here drinking tonight?' Luke Benson starts his show with the same audience-wrangling line every comedian deploys when faced with a rowdy club room - although at 7pm on a Wednesday in a museum, the response is hardly lairy.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 22nd September 2016