Brian Logan
- Journalist and reviewer
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Shappi 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 2017How an aneurysm led Scott Gibson to stand-up
After undergoing brain surgery, call-centre worker Scott Gibson quit his job to have a crack at comedy - and ended up storming Edinburgh.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 4th January 2017Capital panto: Ricky Whittington surveys modern London
A crack cast of millennial comics deliver social satire amid the poo jokes and spoof songs in an alt-panto created by Liam Williams and Daran Johnson.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 30th December 2016Brian Logan's top 10 comedy of 2016
Mr Swallow camped it up as Houdini, Isy Suttie looked for Mr Right, while Brexit brought out the angry best in Bridget Christie and Stewart Lee. Our critic picks the year's best [live] comedy.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 13th December 2016A John Kearns Christmas review
Comedian Kearns celebrates the pain and joy of a family Christmas with wit, whimsy and wistful silences.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 9th December 2016Why Tommy Cooper's fez was much more than a prop
Four months after opening its archive about the comedy great without including his famous bonnet, the V&A has added one to its collection.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 5th December 2016