Jay Richardson
- Journalist
Press clippings Page 27
What''s it like to be the butt of the joke?
We asked three comedians' familes.
Jay Richardson, i Newspaper, 16th August 2018Fringe 2018: The comics who are getting a second chance
William Andrews, Matt Rees and Arnab Chanda were all tipped for big things, but life had other plans. Now they're older, wiser and trying again.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 13th August 2018Impressionists still keeping politicians on their toes
Politics spinning out of control might be bad news for most of us. But you don't hear any impressionists complaining too loudly, says Jay Richardson.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 11th August 2018Interview: Kiri Pritchard-McLean gets personal
Always willing to take on difficult subjects, this year Kiri Pritchard-McLean explores gaslighting, sexism and complicity, writes Jay Richardson.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 4th August 2018Jim Tavaré: 'Just going on stage can help depression'
Returning 90s Fringe star no longer worries about dying in front of an audience after nearly perishing for real last year.
Jay Richardson, The List, 2nd August 2018Comedy interview: Jack Docherty
Jack Docherty is giving his blue-light mockumentary Scot Squad characters Miekelson and McGlashan a rare live stage outing - and hoping to add to his happiest Edinburgh memories.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 31st July 2018Fringe acts take inspiration from their politician dads
Kids naturally get embarrassed about their parents. But how would you feel if your dad happened to be a high-flying politician?
Jay Richardson, The List, 31st July 2018Holy jokes
A Catholic, an Orthodox Jew and a Sufi walk into a gig. No, really. Jay Richardson explores an unusually spiritual perspective on making people laugh.
Jay Richardson, Fest Mag, 26th July 2018Focus on: Beth Vyse
Anyone who has witnessed Olive Hands, the alter ego of Beth Vyse, knows she's unfit to be a mother. Well, too late. Beth has a baby, and Olive isn't afraid to use him.
Jay Richardson, Fest Mag, 26th July 2018Marjolein Robertson on standing up for Shetland
From Shetland to Edinburgh via Amsterdam and New York, stand-up Marjolein Robertson has plenty of tales to tell.
Jay Richardson, The Skinny, 26th July 2018