Jay Richardson
- Journalist
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Review - Brand: A Second Coming
Excess has been a recurring feature in Russell Brand's life. Yet so soon after Michael Winterbottom's The Emperor's New Clothes, is the world crying out for another documentary about the comedian-turned-political activist?
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 23rd October 2015Joseph Morpurgo's inventive world of mash-up comedy (Link expired)
Fresh from a dazzling Edinburgh show that we declared "unpredictable, uproarious, enlightening and enlivening", Joseph Morprurgo is one of the most acclaimed, innovative comedians on the circuit right now. He spoke to Jay Richardson about the power of vinyl, his former life behind the scenes of a beloved panel show, and his distinctive 'found material' approach to stand-up.
Jay Richardson, WOW247, 22nd October 2015Review: Aaaaaaaah!
In his directorial debut, Sightseers star Steve Oram delivers a remarkable film that satirises human behaviour with apeshit craziness.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 16th October 2015Brett Goldstein on his new movie, SuperBob
'The Foreign Office have got plans for a superhero...'
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 14th October 2015Joe Lycett interview (Link expired)
Fast-rising stand up Joe Lycett is selling out gigs around the country, and stealing the show on his TV appearances.
Jay Richardson, WOW247, 12th October 2015Interview: Scot Squad's Darren Connell
As police mockumentary Scot Squad returns for a second series we talk to one of its stars about getting the acting bug and method nerves.
Jay Richardson, The List, 7th October 2015Comedy review: Doug Stanhope, Glasgow
Twenty-five years a stand-up, little throws Doug Stanhope. Post-warm-up gig in Edinburgh on Thursday night, he helped talk a man out of committing suicide.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 4th October 2015Comedy review: Daniel Sloss, Edinburgh
If most of this show is almost a send-up of a "dark" comedian, then the transformation is masterful. Regardless, it reaffirms his potential as a storyteller, suggesting he may well eclipse his teenage promise.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 2nd October 2015Comedy review: Kevin Bridges, SECC Hydro, Glasgow
Carefully building the scene while hilariously exaggerating his perturbed reactions, he skilfully elicits laughs from the disparity.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 28th September 2015Elliot Kerrigan on transgender drama Boy Meets Girl
Transgender drama Boy Meets Girl is a sitcom about a couple in love first, and a challenge to society second, writer Elliot Kerrigan explains.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 30th August 2015