Brian Donaldson
- Journalist
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Comedy newbie Q&A: Ania Magliano
To launch our series of Q&As with debut comedians, we introduce you to Ania Magliano.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 28th June 2022My Comedy Hero: Alex Lowe on Ronnie Barker and Kevin Bridges
As actor, character comic and stand-up Alex Lowe steps into the unsteady shoes of clairvoyant Clinton Baptiste and takes his paranormal shtick across the UK, he picks two very different types of funny folk as his comedy idols.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 11th November 2021Sindhu Vee: 'There's no need to tell people shit about yourself'
A late bloomer when it comes to stand-up, ex-banker Sindhu Vee embarks on a new tour without a theme but with a caseload of anecdotes. Here, she discusses her unique career path and telling jokes about buses.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 10th November 2021Tim Minchin: Back review
A show for the diehard Tim Minchin fanbase as his seven-piece band crash into proceedings with verve and clatter.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 25th October 2021Luisa Omielan: God Is A Woman review
An energetic but often empty stab at religion in a show that improves when it gets more personal.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 18th October 2021My comedy hero: Sara Barron on Sara Pascoe
As the American essayist and stand-up takes Enemies Closer across Scotland and the UK, she picks an acclaimed comic and actress as her top funny person.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 22nd September 2021Together review
A banter-heavy display of cruelty and charm as James McAvoy and Sharon Horgan play a couple at loggerheads during lockdown.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 17th June 2021Feel Good Series 2 review
Introspective comedy-drama achieves closure with many belly laughs amid the soul searching.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 4th June 2021Inside No. 9 review
Shearsmith and Pemberton are back on scintillating form with their new set of darkly comic half hours.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 10th May 2021This Time With Alan Partridge review
Another triumph of awkwardness for North Norfolk's iconic digital DJ as modern mores threaten to topple this king of chat.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 30th April 2021