Brian Logan
- Journalist and reviewer
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Jewish humour ain't what it used to be
The UK Jewish Comedy festival's salute to the Borscht Belt comedy of Woody Allen and Joan Rivers is poised awkwardly between tribute and parody.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 5th December 2016What comedy brings to the experience of grief
In her podcast, Cariad Lloyd talks to other comics about death, a subject that stand-ups rarely deal with directly on stage.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 2nd December 2016Zoe Lyons review - diverting riffs on outsider life
The comedian's Little Misfit show takes aim at tribalism, social awkwardness and British reserve, though her potent wit should land more blows.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 20th November 2016Stewart Lee review
Political cataclysms jostle with gags about kinky sex and selfie culture in a characteristically twisty and frequently brilliant show from the 'ex-TV comic'.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 17th November 2016Can NextUp become the Netflix for British stand-up?
NextUp will stream live comedy sets for a low subscription fee. Stand-ups are excited, and will share 50% of the income - but will the new service attract a big enough audience to succeed?
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 16th November 2016The best Christmas comedy of 2016
Need comic relief during the holiday season? Vic and Bob's catchphrase-heavy nonsense and Stewart Lee's shameless nostalgia are among the top offerings.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 13th November 2016Mae Martin makes sexuality 1 less thing to worry about
The Canadian standup's Radio 4 show expertly splices comedy, opinion and enlightenment to explore millennial gender fluidity and sex.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 10th November 2016Tape Face review
Fresh from a stint on America's Got Talent, Sam Wills delivers a captivating set of skits that bring the audience on stage and celebrate the improbable.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 9th November 2016Russell Brand - Exposed review
Back from comedic and political hibernation, swaggering as always but a little less potent in new show Exposed.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 6th November 2016Matt Forde review
Lively mickey-take of Brexit-era omnishambles.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 20th October 2016