Brian Logan
- Journalist and reviewer
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Netflix or Hill? The stand-ups streaming on NextUp
Bec Hill, Laura Davis and Eshaan Akbar can be watched on this online home for comedy's rising stars and circuit regulars
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 9th July 2020Top comics experiment with lockdown festival
From a daft James Bond spoof to reliving a disastrous audition over Zoom, the Upload comedy extravaganza had some delectable moments.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 22nd June 2020The refugee stand-up night
Coached by Tom Parry, the comedy collective No Direction Home are bucking stereotypes about refugees and migrants - and thriving online during lockdown
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 16th June 2020The best blissfully silly comedy for lockdown
Looking for some escapist laughs? Here are a few tips, from John-Luke Roberts' chaotic sketches to Flight of the Conchords' smile-guaranteed songs.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 15th June 2020Comedy at the Covid Arms review
Consummate host Kiri Pritchard-McLean sets the stage for Frankie Boyle and others in a show with true comedy-club feel.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 7th June 2020Jen Brister: Meaningless review
A furiously funny blast of rage.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 3rd June 2020Stamptown Comedy Night review
Live cabaret becomes alternative sketch show as the Stamptown gang make merry with Zoom-era laughs.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 1st June 2020Comedy Without Borders review
Eddie Izzard and stand-ups from India, Australia and beyond roast fake news and bust coronavirus taboos in an entertaining if patchy webcam variety fundraiser for frontline medics.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 15th May 2020Mark Watson's Comedy Marathon: an irresistible carnival
The blokey joker fired up his webcam to deliver a 24 hours of faux-ballads, toilet humour and even a real-life wedding.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 3rd May 2020Ross Noble's Lockdown Lounge: a welcome escape
The comedian's daily interactive webcast is a load of shambolic, lo-fi silliness - which is just what we need right now.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 21st April 2020