Steve Bennett (II)
- Irish
- Stand-up comedian and musical comedian
Press clippings Page 13
Review - Shappi Khorsandi at Latitude
A strong penultimate set for the comedy arena.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 20th July 2015TV preview: The Javone Prince Show
The entertainment is slick, the tone enjoyable, yet behind the superficial confidence it feels like a show yet to really find its mojo.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 19th July 2015A Book For Her by Bridget Christie - book review
Given the context, it's probably impossible to review Bridget Christie's first book, about how she started incorporating feminism into her stand-up, without mentioning the c-word, so let's get it over with: Caitlin.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 3rd July 2015Union Equity launches new stand-up drive
Performers' union Equity today officially launched its comedians' network to fight for fairer conditions for stand-ups. The move follows the formation of the UK Comedy Guild, which aims to settle disputes informally, while the Equity group has the legal backing of a trade union.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 24th June 2015Whose Line Is It Anyway? Live review
16 years on, the format still feels fresh. And it must surely prompt the question why this relatively cheap show isn't on TV any more... or some other form of genuine improv, at least.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 22nd June 2015It's A Funny Old Week review
ITV's latest venture into topical comedy is less a UK version of The Daily Show and more a programme for those who find Russell Howard's Good News too edgy.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 16th June 2015Old Comedian Of The Year Final review
Tim Shishodia is reminiscent of other comics - but so many that out of the blender of inspiration comes something that feels vibrant and fresh. A great ball of energy so late in the show, he proved the No 1 choice of the judges and a good chunk of the audience.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 9th June 2015Man Down series 2 review
The death of Rik Mayall was a huge loss to comedy - and especially to Man Down. The wild slapstick stunts he played on Greg Davies's character, Dan, were the highlight of every episode in series one. So could the series survive without him? The answer is a resounding yes. In fact, it's possibly even better.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 1st June 2015The John Bishop Show review
It's the sort of comedians booked on tonight's bill which suggests that The John Bishop Show does have something different to offer the genre, even if it otherwise looks and feels like so many other mainstream shows. The guest policy is probably never going to be totally 'out there' - but at least it's showing some of the diversity in the live circuit, beyond the same old panel-show faces.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 30th May 2015Poll: Should we drop stars from reviews?
Should Chortle award stars for its reviews at this year's Edinburgh Fringe? Editor Steve Bennett has previously raised the issue at the end of last year's festival, suggesting it was time they should be dropped. But now it's over to you. Have your say in our poll, and we'll publish the results next Friday - and it'll help us decide what to do.
Chortle, 29th May 2015