Brian Logan
- Journalist and reviewer
Press clippings
Janey Godley: a remarkable comic who built a career on her own terms
The Glaswegian comedian who grew up in poverty and married a gangster always put her life experience at the heart of her work.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 2nd November 2024Maisie Adam review
While her assessment of her life so far may feel a little insubstantial, there is no doubting the stand-up's likability and skill with an audience.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 21st October 2024Sophie Duker: But Daddy I Love Her review
Inspired by joint therapy sessions with her father, the stand-up's joyful show has vivid portraits of her 'borderline-delusional' parents.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 9th October 2024Ben Elton review
The indefatigable comic eschews the cliches of most middle-aged standups and skewers modern life with fairness and charm.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 16th September 2024Nish Kumar: Nish, Don't Kill My Vibe review
The pre-eminent comic political polemicist of our time rants as much as ever, but with added introspection.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 8th September 2024Olga Koch and Finlay Christie use their privilege as a rich seam of humour
One stand-up asks moral questions about her family's post-Soviet wealth, the other uses a self-satisfied persona to survey his gilded lifestyle. Both strike comedy gold at Edinburgh Fringe.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 20th August 2024The truth about life as a privileged comedian: 'I knew if it all went wrong I could call my parents'
Stand-up Olga Koch, whose dad was once the deputy prime minister of Russia, is weighing in on the debate about class and wealth in the industry in an unusual way - by addressing it head-on.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 12th August 2024Olaf Falafel, Edinburgh fringe's king of one-liners
Children's author, YouTuber, 'sausage bird' designer ... the comic who was born Derek Chickpeas (maybe) talks about cooking up his hilariously daft alter ego - and we pick some of his funniest gags.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 6th August 2024Daniel Kitson detests audience participation but still manipulates us like marionettes
The comedian's show Collaborator involves 160 audience members getting speaking parts - and Kitson has anticipated every possible question, anxiety or misstep.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 18th July 2024Paulina Lenoir: Puella Eterna review
Lenoir's mischievous charm is infectious, and she plays with skill on the heartstrings and funny bones.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 12th July 2024