Brian Donaldson
- Journalist
Press clippings Page 49
Comedy review: Holly Walsh, Edinburgh
"How do I follow that?" enquired Holly Walsh of the preceding audience-participation act, which involved a spoof Latino star and over-elaborate fake penises. Perhaps the wisest response would be not to try and engage with the front-row drunk who had already plagued each act on this Thursday Show bill.
Brian Donaldson, The Scotsman, 10th January 2014Interview: Trevor Noah on his new show, The Racist
"I'm not confrontational... I think we can explore more things if we're not fighting."
Brian Donaldson, The List, 18th December 2013Interview: Robert Newman on his New Theory Of Evolution
'There are a lot more excellent and very funny female comics now than ever before.'
Brian Donaldson, The List, 18th December 2013Holly Walsh interview
The scribe of BBC Three's Dead Boss has a talent for mining material from personal injury.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 18th December 2013The best comedy gigs of 2013
Alexei Sayle, Russell Brand, Bridget Christie, The Pin and Tim Key showed us the funny this year.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 17th December 2013Christmas DVDs round-up - stand-up comedy specials
Stocking fillers from Micky Flanagan, Tom Stade, Reginald D Hunter, Jack Dee & Bill Bailey reviewed.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 25th November 2013Comedy doctors: proving laughter is the best medicine
Just what is it about the medical profession that gets the comedy juices flowing?
Brian Donaldson, The List, 18th November 2013Andrew Maxwell's Public Enemies review
The BBC Radio 4 half-hour features the irrepressible stand-up waxing lyrical on assorted topics.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 18th November 2013My comedy hero: Bruce Devlin
The Scottish comic discusses some of his favourite influences and idols, including Margaret Cho, Jane Mackay, Joan Rivers and Kitty Flanagan.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 7th November 20135 things you might not know about Shazia Mirza
Her comedy career began not too long before a certain terrorist attack on a certain big American city. Those events provided her with a dream opening line and much press attention. 'My name is Shazia Mirza. At least that's what it says on my pilot's licence.'
Brian Donaldson, The List, 7th November 2013