Steve Bennett (I)
- Journalist and reviewer
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Rhod Gilbert: A Pain In The Neck For SU2C review
My, this film about Rhod Gilbert's cancer treatment puts its audience through the emotional wringer. With a rare frankness, the comic lets the cameras see him at his most vulnerable - and it makes for a powerfully raw watch.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 30th October 2023Michael McIntyre: Macnificent, review
While nothing here will redefine anyone's worldview, the material is timeless - as indeed is he, looking at least a full decade younger than his 47 years.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 27th October 2023Ahir Shah: Ends review
It's clear why Ahir Shah won the Edinburgh Comedy Award with this remarkable piece of storytelling, setting the affecting tale of his immigrant grandparents' duty, sacrifice and achievement against broader changes in society.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 17th October 2023Knock Knock review
Review of four TikTokers turning their hand to stand-up.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 16th October 2023Alistair Barrie: Woke In Progress review
The jokes are crisp and his wearily exasperated middle-class liberal attitude well-defined.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 4th October 2023Bennett Arron: Loser review
Is Bennett Arron a winner or a loser? That's the simple premise of this affable Welsh comic's show.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 4th October 2023Funny Women final 2023 review
If the closing speeches at this year's Funny Women awards were even longer and more self-congratulatory than usual, perhaps that can be forgiven. Twenty years is a notable milestone, and there was much relevant talk of creating safe spaces for female comedians, given the recent headlines.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 29th September 2023What's That Lady Doing? by Lou Sanders review
For a book with so much trauma, What's That Lady Doing? is a much lighter read than you might expect.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 28th September 2023James Acaster: Hecklers Welcome review
James Acaster's been a comedian for 15 years and at the top of his game for a good two-thirds of that.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 27th September 2023Brian Butterfield: Placeholder Name Tour review
Although he's known more for work on screen than on stage, Serafinowicz gamely gets audience members up on stage for a couple of extended interactive segments, too.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 25th September 2023