Brian Logan
- Journalist and reviewer
Press clippings Page 10
The best comedy shows of 2022
From dazzling comic debuts at the Edinburgh fringe to occult sketches, soul-searching stand-up and deeply strange revelations, it was a top year for laughing matters.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 17th December 2022Jazz Emu review - a joyful hour with a delusional musical star
With his Scandi-nowhere accent and cool-dude aspirations, Archie Henderson's comic character is improbable, clever and very funny.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 13th December 2022Behold the spine-chilling TerrorTome: Garth Marenghi puts the 'boo' into book tour
Matthew Holness's fictional horror author is on the road reading from his novel - prepare to be terrified at the tills while we dream of his full return to the stage.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 12th December 2022Mo Gilligan interview
He used to upload sketches to YouTube while folding jeans in a shop. Now he gets chauffeur-driven through Hollywood. As his celebrity-studded new gameshow hits primetime, the comic shares his view from the top.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 12th December 2022Nick Mohammed returns as Mr Swallow - and he's not just for Christmas
Once an under-the-radar live comedy jewel, Mohammed's alter-ego impresario is hogging the spotlight in two new stage shows. Is the character destined for TV?
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 9th December 2022Ricky Gervais: Armageddon review
There's ample room in comedy to tease at woke over-earnestness but this weak and boorish set fails to engage.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 7th December 2022Peter Kay review
From tried and tested everyman routine to jaw-dropping pageant.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 2nd December 2022Mat Ewins review - digital gagster is full of nerdy fun
Even when the grouchy wannabe game-show host's set is buffering he still delivers a winning formula of hi-tech comedy and twisty jokes.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 29th November 2022The Delightful Sausage review
The tale of two 'mucky northern oiks' on a quest for success is less important than the joyful jokes, backchat and smutty puns en route.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 24th November 2022Sara Pascoe: Success Story review - family beats fame for warm hilarity
Playful material about Pascoe's life on the celebrity B-list is eclipsed by a heartfelt second act focused on private truths about new motherhood.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 18th November 2022