Steve Bennett (I)
- Journalist and reviewer
Press clippings Page 90
Daniel Kitson: Something Other Than Everything review
Something Other Than Everything has been billed - with typical, if valid, immodesty - as Daniel Kitson's latest reinvention of the stand-up form.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 13th July 2017Book review: Believe Me by Eddie Izzard
We get what's surely only a glimpse of how tough things must have been for him. But the message of Izzard's life is that self-belief and an unflagging work ethic can get you places. Though you probably need some talent as well.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 12th July 2017The Penny Dreadfuls: Le Carré On Spying preview
Take out the radio receiver concealed in your shoe and tune in.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 8th July 2017Henley Festival review
... Henley with its black tie dress code. Elitist? You bet it is. But it's also exquisitely done.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 7th July 2017Chubby Funny review
The film has its flaws - some of the scenes feel like heavily signposted sketches, and the story arc is a little too straightforward - but it's enjoyable and good-hearted, with many excellent performances, and certainly a decent calling card for Harry Michell. It might even help him break out of the 'chubby funny' stereotype himself.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 2nd July 2017Josie Long and Liam Williams in Perimeter preview
As writers, the pair didn't get too creative with the names of the characters they play, Josie and Liam, siblings from the wrong side of the tracks.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 30th June 2017Margaret Thatcher Queen of Game Shows review
So the lady IS for turning.... into a game show host, that is.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 29th June 2017Host the Week review
File alongside ITV's Nightly Show as an experiment gone wrong.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 22nd June 2017Ricky Gervais: Humanity review
In Humanity, he's still on politically incorrect territory. But his fifth show is also his most mature yet, not by sacrificing crassness, but by giving it context.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 16th June 2017Suki Webster's Guest Speaker review
It was all lapped up by a full and enthusiastic audience at The Miller in London Bridge. Possibly too enthusiastic as the rugger-club hollers of 'way-hay' on every innuendo (of which there were quite a few) and haughty guffaws even on set-up lines are a distraction for everyone else, and sometimes the improvisers.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 16th June 2017