Steve Bennett (I)
- Journalist and reviewer
Press clippings Page 9
Róisín McCallion: Keeping Up Appearances review
It's a bit scrappy, but Róisín McCallion's debut hour establishes her as an exciting comedy prospect - a bright and appealing performer with much to talk about.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 29th May 2023Abigail Rolling: Shit Lawyer review
Abigail Rolling calls herself a shit lawyer since her clients have an unfortunate tendency to wind up in jail. But then she does represent some particularly shit criminals, too.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 29th May 2023BBC Comedy Festival 2023: Stand-up showcase 2 review
Seems like the TV comedy industry don't much like watching live comedy. The second stand-up showcase of the BBC comedy festival in Cardiff was a sparsely attended affair, not even half-filling the intimate Clwb Ifor Bach.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 28th May 2023BBC Festival Of Comedy 2023: Stand-up showcase
Review of the opening night gig at the Glee, Cardiff.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 25th May 2023Bleak Expectations review
Cry 'harrumble!' for this joyously silly Dickensian romp transferring to the West End.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 21st May 2023Marmalade review
Wading through Marmalade is rather what it feels like to seek laughs in Thao Thanh Cao's heavy-going hour.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 16th May 2023Review: Operation Mincemeat
It's a story of audacious ingenuity credited with turning the tide of war - yet executed with elements of almost unbelievable farce.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 15th May 2023Wife Material review
Heleana and Sophia Blackwell are clearly a joyfully married couple, as much in love now as they were when they first started dating a decade ago. Unfortunately, comedy is easier to grow from misery than happiness - which means Wife Material ends up more sweet than laugh-out-loud funny.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 10th May 2023Amelia Jane Hunter: Exquisite Pervert review
She might fit the stereotype of a cougar with endless stories of sexual derring-do, but don't ever call Amelia Jane Hunter predatory. Empowered is what she is, knowing what she wants and how to get it, and any judgment passed down on that is just a facet of misogynistic, morally censorious society.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 9th May 2023Grace Mulvey: Flirt
She's an affable, self-deprecating storyteller who makes the audience feel like old friends with whom she's sharing confidences, holding them in thrall with her indiscretions.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 9th May 2023