Brian Logan
- Journalist and reviewer
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Jamali Maddix: crude, cartoonish, straight-up stand-up
The comic who presented a TV series on the rise of the far right is back with a show that combines goofballery with cultural commentary.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 2nd March 2017Seann Walsh review
Walsh wears his comic curmudgeonliness well as he scorns sober maturity, clean eating, Tinder, vapes and smartphones.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 26th February 2017Ricky Gervais review - show is his best yet
Gervais's new set, Humanity, is pumped with scorn and provocation but the inclusion of more personal material gives a rare glimpse of a gentler man.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 24th February 2017Alfie Brown review
Like a British Doug Stanhope, the provocative comic oozes scorn, cynicism and sardonic spleen.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 23rd February 2017Max and Ivan review
Scout leaders haunt the woods with crossbows and there are groansome puns aplenty in this deliciously silly coming-of-age show.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 22nd February 2017Susan 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 2017