Jay Richardson
- Journalist
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Ian Hislop on his new play, Have I Got News For You and Private Eye
Hislop and co-writer Nick Newman's latest stage offering, The Autobiography Of A Cad, is based on the 1938 novel by A.G. Macdonell and is a ferocious satirical portrait of a conniving Tory MP, Edward Fox-Ingelby, who lies, cheats and sleeps his way to power, wealth and influence. Here Hislop speaks to Jay Richardson on its relevance for today, the enduring appeal of Have I Got News For You and whether the Eye is belatedly embracing diversity.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 7th February 2025Marcel Lucont's Whine List comedy review
Alexis Dubus' alter-ego blends the old and new in a show that hinges on solid audience interaction.
Jay Richardson, The List, 6th February 2025Dan Tiernan: Stomp review
Tiernan shrewdly keeps slightly the full extent of his neurodiversity, dope consumption and after-effects of smashing cans off his bonce, allowing him to be intermittently idiotic and perceptive in a way that keeps his multi-layered observations and anecdotes unpredictable.
Jay Richardson, The Reviews Hub, 5th February 2025Next Big Thing 2025 nominees announced
Celya AB, Dan Tiernan, Josh Pugh, Katie Norris, Michael Odewale, Olga Koch, Paddy Young, Rachel Fairburn, Rob Copland and Tarot have been announced as the inaugural nominees for an award naming comedy's Next Big Thing.
British Comedy Guide, 9th January 2025Amy Gledhill on the dangers female comedians still face
"A man was masturbating while I was on stage."
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 6th January 2025Jenny Eclair on jealousy, women being marginalised in stand-up and her warts-and-all memoir
"The comedy industry is absolute shit."
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 6th January 2025Live At Christmas comedy review: Seasonal stand-up treats aplenty
Powerhouse comedy bill led by Sara Pascoe hits buttons that veer from cynical to silly.
Jay Richardson, The List, 19th December 2024John Kearns on straddling the cult and the mainstream
"Take the wig and teeth off? That's what everyone would do... not me!"
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 13th December 2024Obituary: Janey Godley
The Glaswegian comedian overcame a tough upbringing to become one of Scotland's best-loved names.
Jay Richardson, The List, 4th December 2024Henry Rowley review
Telegenic, privileged and abundantly talented, it would be so, so easy to dislike Rowley. Yet his nervy charisma and ravenous hunger to entertain dispel any such negative thoughts.
Jay Richardson, The Reviews Hub, 28th November 2024