Steve Bennett (II)
- Irish
- Stand-up comedian and musical comedian
Press clippings Page 28
Kookyville review
It was an absolute train wreck - the most unwatchably abhorrent, painfully unfunny half-hour of comedy Channel 4 have surely ever broadcast.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 26th November 2012The crisis in comedy clubs
Chortle editor Steve Bennett looks at the crisis in comedy clubs.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 1st November 2012TV review: Hebburn
BBC Two's new sitcom Hebburn features chavvy slappers, incontinent pensioners and a scene of copious vomiting. It's like Little Britain never went away... Ot at least that's the fate the show COULD have had, were it not for the immense affection that seeps through every scene.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 19th October 2012Red Dwarf X: The first look
There is no great reboot of the format, more of a back-to-basics approach, and all the better for it.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 11th September 2012The future of the Fringe? Think smaller
So - officially - it wasn't as bad as everyone feared. A post-Olympic rally meant Fringe ticket sales were just one per cent down on last year, albeit spread over six per cent more shows.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 28th August 2012Sky Atlantic recording review
Chortle reviewer Steve Bennett watches the show transfer from stage to TV.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 11th July 2012Her Master's Voice review
Documentaries these days always seem to have to feature someone going on a 'personal journey' ... and Nina Conti's award-winning film is no exception.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 10th June 2012BBC Asian Network recording reviewed
8,000 people applied for the 300 tickets to this BBC radio recording - while the content was resolutely mainstream, resonating with everyone, albeit stronger with those who shared a background with the comics.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 1st May 2012Live gig review
At the last minute, Radio 2's annual Children In Need comedy gala moved from the 1,100-seat Shepherds Bush Empire to the 300-seat Radio Theatre in Broadcasting House.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 14th November 2011Chortle review
Whatever Black Pond's minor flaws, Kingsley and Sharpe have certainly created an impressive calling card, sure to bring them more work in the future. Whether the same can be said of Chris Langham, despite his impressive performance, will remain in the hands of others.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 4th October 2011