Brian Logan
- Journalist and reviewer
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Nish 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 2024Frightfully funny: is being roared at by a near-naked hardman really comedy?
Testosterone-soaked clowning show Furiozo: Man Looking for Trouble spikes fun with fear - but the hooligan's knife-edge moments of vulnerability lead us somewhere different.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 12th July 2024Comedy trio Sheeps on the freedom of Edinburgh fringe
The cult heroes are back with their 'best sketches ever'. After success with Ladhood, Stath Lets Flats and Parlement, are they still hoping for that elusive Sheeps TV series?
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 3rd July 2024Johnny Vegas on the wild pub that launched his career
From performing in a bin to arm-wrestling rivals, the stand-up cut his teeth at a Nottingham pub's chaotic Just the Tonic nights. As the thriving comedy club chain it grew into turns 30, he remembers really letting rip
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 2nd July 2024Edinburgh festival 2024: find the funny with these 20 comedy shows
A one-woman 90s romcom, boundary-testing standups and a new Taskmaster contestant make our comedy critic's list of the fringe's most promising tickets.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 1st July 2024