What Would Beyonce Do?! The book
15/07/2016 … It’s something of a failing of the comedy industry, and especially broadcasting, that it hasn’t yet found a way to fully harness Luisa Omielan’s proven appeal…
2016 Reviews
Here are our reviews of comedy Gigs
Fri 15 July 2016
Wed 13 July 2016
Expenses Only
Radio 4 comedy review by Steve Bennett
13/07/2016 … When you learn that a new Radio 4 comedy was commissioned from a new writer while he was still on a work experience placement, the suggestion is that a new wunderkind…
Man Down Series 3
13/07/2016 … It's a confident comedian who surrounds himself with inveterate scene-stealers; but that's what Greg Davies has done yet again with Man Down.
Mon 11 July 2016
Henley Festival 2016
Gig review by Steve Bennett at Henley Festival
11/07/2016 … There are no wellies at this festival… Manolo Blahnik heels maybe, but no wellies.
Tue 05 July 2016
Old Comedian Of The Year 2016 Final
Review by Steve Bennett at the Leicester Square Theatre, London
05/07/2016 … Never mind Old Comedian Of The Year, maybe it’s time for a Posh Comedian Of The Year competition, given the number of upper-class characters – real, exaggerated…
English Comedian Of The Year 2016 Final
Final reviewed by Steve Bennett at the Udderbelly
05/07/2016 … Sometimes at a comedy gig, the stars align, the atmosphere is febrile and fertile, and the audience, infused by some ethereal energy, ride high on a euphoric wave…
Sat 02 July 2016
Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie
02/07/2016 … Producers did not release the Ab Fab film to the critics ahead of its release yesterday, which is rarely a vote of confidence.
Sun 26 June 2016
Whisky Galore!
Jay Richardson reviews the movie remake starring Eddie Izzard
26/06/2016 … Why remake a classic? Along with Passport To Pimlico and Kind Hearts And Coronets, Whisky Galore! defined Ealing Comedies as the gold standard when they were released…