Brian Logan
- Journalist and reviewer
Press clippings Page 42
Simon Amstell review
From his long process, after coming out, of self-acceptance to his newfound romantic happiness, this is classic, neurotic, angst-ridden Amstell.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 24th September 2017Katy Brand review
I Could Have Been an Astronaut is an amusing ramble through Brand's childhood obsessions, fate and the factors that make us who we are.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 21st September 2017John Kearns: a supreme stand-up hidden behind bad teeth
The wig-wearing comic's new show about humdrum heroism is his best yet. But as his act strives for knockout poignancy, does the goofy get-up help or hinder?
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 20th September 2017Micky Flanagan: irresistible rise of a minted everyman
The UK's most popular comic is taking his cockney shtick on tour but he's more than a cheeky caricature - his democratic brand of humour is smart and generous.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 18th September 2017When big hitters take a short cut to the punchline
The stars of the Greenwich comedy festival had to concertina their standup routines. But can the likes of Dylan Moran and Bridget Christie ruminate and rage against the clock?
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 17th September 2017How liberal Edinburgh comics are panning PC
A new wave of comedians probing faults in leftwing politics provoke a crucial debate, but does their exaggerated antagonism hamper the cause?
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 25th August 2017Edinburgh's comedy double acts
Trygve Wakenshaw has brought his one-year-old son as a sidekick, Flo and Joan search for love and Giants present the old disintegrating duo routine.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 17th August 2017Standups on why they quit comedy
She may be one of the favourites for this year's Edinburgh Comedy awards, but Hannah Gadsby is about to call time on her career. Here, Gadsby, Patrick Marber, Natalie Haynes and Simon Fanshawe explain why they hung up their microphones.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 16th August 2017Scottish standups at the Edinburgh festival
Scott Gibson returns to the fringe after winning the best newcomer award in 2016. Can Scotland's comedians triumph again this time?
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 14th August 2017Rose Matafeo interview
Since first picking up the mic at 15, the standup has tap-danced, done Aerosmith karaoke and starred in her own TV show. So why does she want to disappear offstage?
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 3rd August 2017