Brian Logan
- Journalist and reviewer
Press clippings Page 33
Is 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 2019Can comedy survive in an age of outrage?
Comedy is under scrutiny as never before. So when is a joke not a joke? Context, intent and expectations are all key, say leading exponents of the art.
Miranda Sawyer, The Guardian, 28th July 2019Mo Gilligan, the selfie comic turned chatshow star
His viral videos earned him a sell-out tour and a new late night TV show - can the character comedian become the Instagram era's Chris Evans?
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 12th July 2019Bad jokes? They're outright evil from Neil Hamburger
Neil Hamburger is a loser, insulting B-list celebs for our amusement, yet he can be less offensive - and funnier - than certain comedy superstars.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 21st June 2019Jimmy Carr review
Despite occasional glimmers of subversive wit, Carr continues to rely on dubious jokes about dwarves, fat women and FGM.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 16th June 2019Michael Palin review
Palin offers up a fascinating potted history of an ill-fated naval journey, then goes on an affable tour through his six-decade career.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 9th June 2019