Alexei Sayle
By Steve Bennett at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, London
06/07/2013 … Alexei Sayle hadn’t done stand-up for 17 years for fear of what his wife Linda calls ‘diluting the legacy’: the idea that he’s held in such esteem now because…
Latest Reviews
Here are our reviews of comedy Gigs
Sat 06 July 2013
Thu 04 July 2013
Jason Manford: First World Problems
Gig review by Steve Bennett at The Swan, High Wycombe
04/07/2013 … Being initially underwhelmed by a comedy show has to be classed as a first world problem in anyone’s book.
Wed 03 July 2013
The Play That Goes Wrong
03/07/2013 … No prizes for guessing what happens in The Play That Goes Wrong.
Fri 28 June 2013
Mat Ricardo's London Varieties
Gig review by Steve Bennett at Leicester Square Theatre
28/06/2013 … Juggler Mat Ricardo was annoyed by the lack of variety in the West End and on TV, so decided to do something about it.
© Steve Ullathorne Suzy Bennett – Original Review
28/06/2013 … Suzy Bennett’s routine covers chlamydia, gynaecological swabs, Femfresh products, love eggs, vaginal cones, Brazilian waxings and panty liners.
Mon 24 June 2013
The Gareth Morinan Alternative New Act of The Year Award 2013
Review by Steve Bennett at the Wilmington Arms, London
24/06/2013 … So fierce is the competition to become a comedian that the circuit is awash with new act contests.
Wed 19 June 2013
Bill Bailey: Qualmpeddler
Gig review by Steve Bennett at the Hammersmith Apollo
19/06/2013 … Bill Bailey has a subtle prop in his new Qualmpeddler tour – an unlit pipe.
Tue 11 June 2013
From Steve Bennett at Downstairs At The King's Head, London
11/06/2013 … Television has long distrusted a straightforward stand-up routine, devising formats such as panel shows to mix up the formula.