Steve Bennett (I)
- Journalist and reviewer
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Emma Ashley-King review
Her hour is enjoyably good natured - certainly advancing the idea that death doesn't need to be grim - but it feels like a lot of warm-up, softening the ground for more substantial material that never arrives. And it is very unlikely to make anyone reappraise their attitude to death, if that was the intention.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 13th May 2024Jacob Hatton: The Hour Of England's Greatest Need review
Midlife crises come early these days. Jacob Hatton had his at his 32nd birthday party, at least according to the loose premise of this show.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 13th May 2024Steve Parry: The Last Of The Famous International Amateurs review
Steve Parry intends his show to be a celebration of amateurism in its true sense - done for love rather than money - rather than referring to a lack of polish. In truth, he exhibits a big chunk of both, though that's no bad thing as his chaotic enthusiasm is a powerful engine for this loose but entertaining hour.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 13th May 2024Rhod Gilbert And The Giant Grapefruit review
Rhod Gilbert And The Giant Grapefruit contains the most hilarious and life-affirming story about compacted faecal matter you're ever likely to hear.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 10th May 2024The Government Inspector review
The action is too maniacally incredible to buy into.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 9th May 2024Review: Six Chick Flicks...
Admittedly, I'm not the target audience for this, having not even seen all the films referenced, so a prosecco-swigging girls' night out crowd would surely get more from it.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 3rd May 2024Green Wing: Resuscitated review
Fans of Channel 4's surreal hospital comedy will not be disappointed with the result, which dropped without notice this week.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 1st May 2024Not That I'm Bitter by Helen Lederer review
Helen Lederer has occupied a unique space in comedy for more than 40 years, working closely with some of its biggest stars but never quite making it to that big league herself.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 29th April 2024Pierre Novellie: Why Are You Laughing? review
Amid all the oddballs doing stand-up, Pierre Novellie seems like one of the most well-adjusted: eloquent, composed and wearing his Cambridge-educated sophistication as proudly as his velvet jacket.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 28th March 2024Big Mood review
Blimey. Channel 4's new comedy Big Mood doesn't waste much time getting going.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 27th March 2024