Jay Richardson
- Journalist
Press clippings Page 38
Rachel Jackson: Force Of Nature review
Jackson is a capable comic actor, but needs to work harder on her writing.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 16th March 2017Gareth Waugh review
With greater thought given to stage presentation, I could see this becoming a decent Edinburgh Fringe debut.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 14th March 2017Glasgow comedy legends - where are they now?
Sometimes it's worth recalling the great acts that don't always receive their due -- so here's a few worth rediscovering at the start of the Glasgow Comedy Festival.
Jay Richardson, Glasgow Live, 13th March 2017Comedy review: Josie Long - Something Better
If Josie Long wanted to write an optimistic show after the breakup of her relationship, then she absolutely needed to post-Brexit. Avowedly, self-harmingly of the Left, conceding that she didn't read the small print when she signed up to being perpetually beaten at the ballot box, Something Better is a typically playful but defiant howl of pain.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 11th March 2017Darren Connell: No Filter review
Even if there aren't enough stories in this show yet, you trust in his accident-prone nature to deliver them soon.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 11th March 2017Scott Gibson interview
Scott Gibson on finding the funny in his difficult relationship with his father.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 6th March 2017Ray Bradshaw to perform show in sign language
Glaswegian Ray Bradshaw is to become first comedian to perform a show in English and sign language at this year's comedy festival.
Jay Richardson, Glasgow Live, 6th March 2017Fern Brady interview
"When you walk on stage at a strip club, everyone thinks 'this is how it should be, this makes sense'. Whereas if you're a woman and walk on stage in a comedy club, lots of people can't contain their disappointment."
Jay Richardson, Glasgow Live, 3rd March 2017Alfie Brown: The stand-up who drives an Uber
Alfie Brown always wanted to be a "road comic", playing the UK's best, toughest comedy clubs. And after 11 years performing, after critical acclaim and occasional disdain for his aggressively intelligent, playfully provocative Edinburgh Fringe shows, he's achieved that.
Jay Richardson, i Newspaper, 17th February 2017Still Game Live 2: Bon Voyage review
Tellingly, you leave satisfied if this is to be Still Game's final live voyage, but keen to return if there are further productions still to come.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 6th February 2017