Jay Richardson
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Chris Kent: Moving On preview
Since he began focusing on single narrative shows, Irish stand-up Chris Kent has really found his métier, giving his surreality-tinged storytelling a feeling of consequence and jeopardy that really draws the listener in.
Jay Richardson, Edinburgh Festivals, 20th July 2017Colin Hoult/Anna Mann in How we Stop the Fascists
Colin Hoult's flamboyant thespian alter-ego Anna Mann recently made her television debut in a romantic, Valentine's Day short for Sky Arts.
Jay Richardson, Edinburgh Festivals, 20th July 2017Dane Baptiste G.O.D. (Gold. Oil. Drugs.) preview
Since becoming the first Black British act to be nominated for an Edinburgh Comedy Award, Baptiste has landed his own, semi-autobiographical sitcom, Sunny D, on BBC Three.
Jay Richardson, Edinburgh Festivals, 20th July 2017Doug Anthony All Stars: Near Death Experience preview
Back in bad taste and as mischievous as ever, The Doug Anthony's comeback was arguably the event of last year's festival.
Jay Richardson, Edinburgh Festivals, 20th July 2017Hannah Gadsby - Nanette preview
Hannah Gadsby had the most talked about show at this year's Melbourne Festival, winning the Barry Award for an hour that she claims will be the last she ever performs, offering even more of an incentive to snap up a ticket in Edinburgh.
Jay Richardson, Edinburgh Festivals, 20th July 2017Kiri Pritchard-McLean: Appropriate Adult preview
Passionate and opinionated, Kiri Pritchard-McLean has a knack of exploring serious, topical issues with levity without compromising their import.
Jay Richardson, Edinburgh Festivals, 20th July 2017Larry Dean: Fandan preview
Winner of last year's Amused Moose Award, which puts emphasis on star potential, Larry Dean has a charismatic, conversational style that ought to help the puckish stand-up make good on his promise.
Jay Richardson, Edinburgh Festivals, 20th July 2017Laura Davis: Cake in the Rain preview
A show that touches on apocalyptic thoughts and suicidal impulses might not sound the best recipe for comedy.
Jay Richardson, Edinburgh Festivals, 20th July 2017Lucy Porter: Choose Your Battles
Employing secret ballots, visual aids and a punchbag with the face of Mary Berry, Lucy Porter is confronting her fear of confrontation this year, asking herself and her audience about the times she was right or wrong to walk away from conflict.
Jay Richardson, Edinburgh Festivals, 20th July 2017Adam Hess: Cactus preview
With his nervy, excitable delivery, Adam Hess manages to pack more gags into an hour than many comics manage in an entire career.
Jay Richardson, Edinburgh Festivals, 20th July 2017