Brian Logan
- Journalist and reviewer
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Njambi McGrath: Accidental Coconut review
McGrath is smart and sardonic about the after-effects of British imperialism in Africa - even if she's just skimming the surface.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 7th October 2021Brian Logan launches comedy criticism podcast
Guardian reviewer Brian Logan has launched a new podcast about comedy criticism. He co-hosts But Is It Funny? with comedian Suchandrika Chakrabarti, and writer Jamal Khadar.
Chortle, 1st October 2021Jenny Eclair: Sixty! (FFS!) review
The comedian is on ebullient form in a gossipy touring show about entering one's seventh decade.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 29th September 2021Sh**ged Married Annoyed review
Chris and Rosie Ramsey's material about their married life is jolly enough, but a five-minute advertorial is rather less so.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 28th September 2021Ricky Gervais review
The veteran provocateur, with his usual equal offensiveness policy, is amusing when he isn't railing at straw men in this revival of his 2019 show Supernature.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 26th September 2021Joke theft is as old as comedy - and not easy to prove
With the plagiarism claim against him, Kae Kurd joins an illustrious list of alleged copycats.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 24th September 2021Russell Brand review - piety, politics and parenting
The spiritual comedian's lofty aspirations make way for funny riffs on fatherhood and lockdown in a self-ridiculing set.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 20th September 2021Live at the Globe with Dara O Briain review
The Mock The Week man clearly enjoys his turn on the prestige stage, and Jen Brister, Athena Kugblenu and Nina Conti are able supporting players.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 14th September 2021Olga Koch review
The Russian-born comic racks up the punchlines as she auditions to be a Bond girl, considers British quirks and recalls her schooldays.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 9th September 2021The Mighty Kids Beatbox Comedy Show review
Jarred Christmas's human cartoon antics and Hobbit's virtuoso microphone skills jolly the crowd along - but the show wasn't as interactive as billed.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 6th September 2021