Brian Donaldson
- Journalist
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Adam Buxton brings Bug to Glasgow and Manchester
Five facts ahead of pop culture commentator's music video 'analysis' nights.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 17th June 2014BBC iPlayer Original comedy short: review
There has been criticism of this batch of comedy shorts for opting not to showcase new talent and simply acting as a vehicle for bigger names to get themselves more work on the channel. Whatever the merits of those arguments, it's a real hoot to see some intriguing pairings in six mini-films.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 13th June 2014Abandoman preview
Giving the less than beloved musical comedy genre a very good name.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 15th May 20145 things you might not know about Mark Thomas
The 'angry and confused liberal' would like to be remembered as 'the man who poisoned Piers Morgan'.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 28th April 2014Craig Campbell on why we shouldn't have comedy heroes
'Comedians are at best great opportunists, spinning private, excruciating emotional pains and hidden personal agonies into shared public ecstasies'.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 28th April 2014Glenn Wool prepares 'greatest hits' show
In terms of his solo career, Wool has earnt a loyal fanbase, who are about to be fully rewarded for sticking with their guy in a show that's as close to a greatest hits tour as you could get in stand-up comedy. The Jokes I'm Most Fond Of will cull material across 20 years of performing and seven solo Edinburgh Fringe shows.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 23rd April 2014Frank Skinner: YouTube has already killed the anecdote
The comedian talks to us about live performance and dirty jokes ahead of his Man in a Suit tour.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 23rd April 2014Warren United review
Hopefully the series will up its game before the season is done.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 22nd April 2014Comedy review: Paul Sinha, Glasgow
Paul Sinha is one of the most technically gifted comics on the British circuit. His manner and delivery are very studied, very crafted, and very, very Radio 4. While this means that you're in the safe hands of a consummate professional, it also suggests a cool distance.
Brian Donaldson, The Scotsman, 24th March 2014Glasgow Comedy Festival: 5 shows that need explaining
Featuring 'Do Bananas Dream of Plastic Fruit Baskets?' and 'Zuma + King Rizzler: Bring Sum Beef'.
Brian Donaldson, The Telegraph, 24th March 2014