Brian Logan
- Journalist and reviewer
Press clippings Page 7
Crybabies: Bagbeard review
The sketch trio throw a lot into their screwball adventure, from pagan festivals to alien apocalypse, but every gag pays off.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 19th January 2023Jokes about the climate crisis? Why not! Lara Ricote targets another taboo
The disabled Mexican-American scooped best newcomer at Edinburgh with her scathing send-up of identity politics. But can she really wring some laughs out of the end of the world?
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 17th January 2023Jen Brister: The Optimist review
No one rages against life and the world better than Brister, but the comic is too good to be confined by her furious persona.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 15th January 2023Rhod Gilbert: 'I think about my cancer 24/7. But there's humour in there, definitely'
The Welsh stand-up used to direct his fury at service stations, baked potatoes and the tog-rating of duvets. Now he's tackling anxiety, infertility - and his own battle with the cancer that stopped his tour.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 2nd January 2023The best comedy shows of 2022
From dazzling comic debuts at the Edinburgh fringe to occult sketches, soul-searching stand-up and deeply strange revelations, it was a top year for laughing matters.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 17th December 2022Jazz Emu review - a joyful hour with a delusional musical star
With his Scandi-nowhere accent and cool-dude aspirations, Archie Henderson's comic character is improbable, clever and very funny.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 13th December 2022Behold the spine-chilling TerrorTome: Garth Marenghi puts the 'boo' into book tour
Matthew Holness's fictional horror author is on the road reading from his novel - prepare to be terrified at the tills while we dream of his full return to the stage.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 12th December 2022Mo Gilligan interview
He used to upload sketches to YouTube while folding jeans in a shop. Now he gets chauffeur-driven through Hollywood. As his celebrity-studded new gameshow hits primetime, the comic shares his view from the top.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 12th December 2022Nick Mohammed returns as Mr Swallow - and he's not just for Christmas
Once an under-the-radar live comedy jewel, Mohammed's alter-ego impresario is hogging the spotlight in two new stage shows. Is the character destined for TV?
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 9th December 2022Ricky Gervais: Armageddon review
There's ample room in comedy to tease at woke over-earnestness but this weak and boorish set fails to engage.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 7th December 2022