Steve Bennett (I)
- Journalist and reviewer
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Alistair Barrie: Woke In Progress review
The jokes are crisp and his wearily exasperated middle-class liberal attitude well-defined.
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 2023Still Up review
After the success of Trying and Ted Lasso, Apple TV+'s new British comedy Still Up feels like an updated version of Sleepless In Seattle, but written during lockdown.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 23rd September 2023Dawn French Is A Huge Twat review
Dawn French pitches her latest theatrical stand-up show as an antidote to the curated perfection of social media.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 22nd September 2023Finding Your Comic Genius by Adam Bloom review
Chances are that when you're watching a comedian in full flow, you won't be thinking about see-saws, balloons, balls and cubes. But those are the kinds of analogies stand-up Adam Bloom deploys the latest contribution to the vast litany of 'how to' books on the topic of comedy.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 19th September 2023Juice review
The comic was surely always destined to be a star even without a vehicle such as this - but as a cheerful expression of his unique comic sensibilities, Juice has plenty of zest.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 18th September 2023Comedy Tonight New Act of The Year Final 2023 review
Virtually every open-spot comedy promoter runs a new act competition, and newcomers Comedy Tonight - who run a weekly gig in Hammersmith, West London, are no exception.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 11th September 2023