Brian Logan
- Journalist and reviewer
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Joke 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 2021Simon Amstell review
The comedian flops in a New York hotel room, sheds his inhibitions at an ayahuasca ceremony and visits a Berlin sex club as he explores his midlife crisis.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 3rd September 2021Henry Normal interview
The producer whose TV hits include The Royle Family and Gavin And Stacey on finding the poignancy in life's little moments, and heading back to the comedy circuit with his poetry.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 1st September 2021Diane Chorley: Modern Love review
After months of being starved of social contact, David Selley's celebration of togetherness couldn't be better timed.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 26th August 2021Dead Ringers Live review
Don't expect the shock of the new from the BBC Radio 4 stalwart, but audience suggestions and music really lift the second half.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 23rd August 2021Joe Thomas: the post-Inbetweeners comedown
The ex-Inbetweener's new work-in-progress stand-up show, about breaking beyond being typecast, has a self-lacerating character.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 22nd August 2021