Steve Bennett (III)
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Union 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 2015John Kearns on his career in comedy
For John Kearns, the transition from day job to comedian was an abrupt one; one that he's used as fodder in his acclaimed live shows and one which he admits he hasn't been the best at dealing with.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 20th May 2015Reginald D Hunter review
Unafraid of silences, Hunter imbues his material that can be simultaneously lofty and base with a thoughtfulness, which he punctures only sparingly with a punchline, keeping us listening on tenterhooks in anticipation of the laugh.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 14th May 2015Bugsplat!, review
Overall, though, the tone of Bugsplat! was more wry than savage.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 7th May 2015