Brian Logan
- Journalist and reviewer
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Radio 4 stand-ups zoom through angst from all angles
The BBC's new comedy series brings together half-hour sets from Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Imran Yusuf and Joz Norris.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 20th January 2021Abnormally Funny People review
This Zoom gig of eyecatching diversity closed the Unlimited festival and felt like a family gathering with its affectionate mutual mockery.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 18th January 2021Eddie Izzard's marathon is a physical feat with comedy
On top of running a marathon - while doubling as a chat show host - every day this month, the comedian is reprising old favourites.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 11th January 2021Rhys James: Forgives review
This online stream of a 2016 Soho theatre show whips through the young comic's angst and uncertainty.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 22nd December 2020The 10 funniest comedy shows of 2020
There wasn't a lot to laugh about as venues closed and gigs were cancelled. But stand-ups still delivered silly, edgy and heartfelt gags. Our critic picks his favourite new material.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 21st December 2020James Acaster is an audacious king of comedy
Two years on, the Kettering comic's show Cold Lasagne Hate Myself 1999 remains personal, painful and electrifying. What will he do next?
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 21st December 2020The Comeback review - comedy that sparkles by The Pin
Described as 'the cure for theatre' by producer Sonia Friedman, Alex Owen and Ben Ashenden's debut play is full of heart, pleasing pratfalls and endless flips of perspective.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 16th December 2020Robin Ince's carnival of comics, comets & The Cure
From Harry Hill to Helen Sharman, Ince's Christmas mashup of comedy, science and music - Nine Lessons and Carols for Socially Distanced People - reached dizzy heights.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 14th December 2020Petrichor review - cringingly funny web sitcom
The Pin's Alex Owen, Katy Wix and Lolly Adefope are among the cast in a superb series about a delusional wannabe auteur.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 10th December 2020Joel Dommett review
Playground humour elevated to an art form.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 9th December 2020