Brian Logan
- Journalist and reviewer
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Susan Calman review
The stand-up reveals she's taken up boxing on her Calman Before the Storm tour, and the show swipes energetically at a formidable array of targets.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 20th February 2017Sue Perkins live: review
The ex-Bake Off presenter's show is a droll self-portrait full of nostalgia and juicy tidbits about Paul and Mary. But it's less standup than love-in with fans.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 17th February 2017Angelos and Barry review
The comic alter egos of Dan Renton Skinner and Alex Lowe claim to be the New Power Generation come to save us in a thin but skilfully written show.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 8th February 2017Is comedy infectious to doctors?
A white coat is often a sign of funny bones, as periodic outbreaks of medically trained comedians demonstrate.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 8th February 2017Danny Baker live review
The broadcaster's first stand-up tour, Cradle to the Stage, is a lucky-dip of nostalgic childhood stories and showbiz anecdotes.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 2nd February 2017Shappi Khorsandi review
The Iranian-born comic, marking 40 years since her arrival in the UK, makes a compelling argument for the multifaceted nature of nationhood.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 26th January 2017What is it that makes Scottish comedians so funny?
As suppers are held for Robert Burns' birthday, here's a toast to the stand-ups of Scotland whose attitudes and accents are perfectly suited to comedy.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 25th January 2017Jack Whitehall review
The foppish comedian is a terrific performer but his tightly scripted comedy doesn't compensate for the dearth of anything real or insightful to say.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 24th January 2017Nath Valvo review
The outre comedian, who was shortlisted for the best newcomer award at Edinburgh, is an engaging host as he reflects on adolescence and family life.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 13th January 2017Laughing gear: the best live comedy to start 2017
Hilarity to come this year includes Bridget Christie battering Brexit, Sue Perkins' post-Bake Off trip to Leicester comedy festival and a breathtaking bout of escapology.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 7th January 2017