Brian Logan
- Journalist and reviewer
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Frankie Boyle review
On his first home tour for a decade, Boyle tempered bad-taste gags by trying to decide whether his trademark humour has any worth in extreme times.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 16th September 2019How Count Arthur Strong conquered comedy
As the dyspeptic old-school entertainer embarks on a tour, his creator Steve Delaney reflects on dedicating his life to one character.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 16th September 2019Sofie Hagen: The Bumswing review
The standup riffs on the oddness of memory in a show that takes in Danish queens, Welsh sex breaks and a late gutpunch.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 13th September 2019Richard Gadd on his stalker
The soul-baring comedian has turned his experience of being stalked into a gripping piece of theatre, Baby Reindeer. 'It would be unfair to say she was awful and I'm a victim'.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 10th September 2019Jordan Brookes: interview
After years working in bars and call centres, Brookes' absurdist show netted him the Edinburgh comedy award. So why does he want to want to blow the whole thing up?
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 27th August 2019Is right-wing comedy on the rise?
This year's Edinburgh fringe was full of wokeness jokes from liberal stand-ups as well as a host of conservative comedians who punch down.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 26th August 2019Jordan Brookes: a worthy Edinburgh Comedy awards champ
Brookes has won the biggest prize in live comedy, with Catherine Cohen named best newcomer and Jessica Brough recognised for her Fringe of Colour project.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 24th August 2019Meet Catherine Cohen, comedy's peak millennial
Caught between self-love and neurosis, Cohen has taken Edinburgh by storm with a musical show that plays up to her generation's stereotypes. She's even got a song called Look At Me...
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 20th August 2019Interview: Tez Ilyas
The standup's topical comedy show claims to be 'truly-anti-establishment'. So what's with all the pro-Brexit gags?
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 8th August 2019How Desiree Burch plans to top her hit show
Her last standup show, about working in a New York sex dungeon, was a fringe hit - and is now bound for TV. How will she top it?
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 6th August 2019