Brian Logan
- Journalist and reviewer
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Kerry Godliman review
The After Life star invites us to join her as the butt of the joke in her clever, gag-filled observations on life in the internet age.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 30th January 2022Today's comics on Spike Milligan: the godfather of alternative comedy
He was the shellshocked genius who channelled his anarchic brilliance into The Goon Show. Ian Hislop and Nick Newman explain why they've written a play about Spike Milligan - while comedians remember a legend.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 27th January 2022Nish Kumar: Your Power, Your Control review
An account of a terrible gig opens 'a silly window' on The Mash Report comic's mental health and the rise of nativism.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 25th January 2022Bill Bailey: En Route To Normal review
Tree snails, Coldplay and the current cabinet all get the full Bailey treatment in a zinging performance.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 15th December 2021Liz Kingsman and the comic skewering the 'messy women genre'
Chaotic life, lots of sex, little sense of purpose ... the Anglo-Aussie's hilarious takedown of Fleabag and the booming 'messy-woman genre' was halted by Covid. Now, after a year and a half of worry, it's finally back.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 13th December 2021Inside No 9: An Evening with Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith review
The comedy writers behind one of the BBC's most successful series perform an entertaining, behind-the-scenes double act.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 9th December 2021Nina Conti: The Dating Show review
Aided by audience volunteers, the fleet-footed comic balances several difficult tricks at the same time before a finale set in an erotic fire station.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 6th December 2021Meet Megan Stalter
Not just any comedian, but one of the hottest in the US right now - and in Britain, where her maiden run, at London's Soho theatre this month, has already sold out.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 26th November 2021Luisa Omielan: God Is A Woman review
The comic's swaggering take on religion is ebullient before a handbrake-turn brings emotional candour too.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 23rd November 2021Rob Brydon review
Croons and lampoons from the affable uncle of showbiz.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 18th November 2021