Brian Logan
- Journalist and reviewer
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Top 10 comedy shows of 2018
We had volcanic eruptions from Nish Kumar, open-heart anguish from Jessie Cave and cold lasagne from James Acaster. But no one could beat the wild blazing brilliance of Flight of the Conchords
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 18th December 2018Retiring from standup? Connolly practically invented it
The Big Yin mastered the art of funny - there was barely such a thing as standup comedy in the UK when he graduated from Glasgow's shipyard to the stage.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 3rd December 2018What happens when a man performs a woman's drag show?
Natalie Palamides' bravura piece about machismo, Nate, is now being performed by its male director, Dr Brown.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 27th November 2018David O'Doherty review
Delightfully daft tonic in troubled times.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 20th November 2018Marcus Brigstocke review
The comedian performs in the guise of Lucifer on his latest tour, but the material is standard snark.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 18th November 2018Can Harry Hill teach kids to be funny?
The big-collared clown's new touring show is a galloping riot of idiocy aimed at children - and they love it. Whether they learn anything is another matter.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 13th November 2018Why the 'cringe com' reigns
Whether it's cult films or the mockumentary style perfected by The Office, why do we seek discomfort from our comedies?
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 12th November 2018Stephen Fry Live! in Heroes review
Fry's retelling of Greek myths makes for an engaging evening, but it takes Blackadder and Harry Potter to ignite the audience.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 12th November 2018Lauren Pattison review
In her new show, Peachy, Pattison perkily traces her efforts to be young, free and single while coping with mental fragility.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 7th November 2018Dave Gorman review
The comic is on solid form as he deploys graphs, data and ruthless over-thinking to rage against life's tiny details.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 1st November 2018