Brian Logan
- Journalist and reviewer
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Leicester comedy festival - post-natal distress, a Trumpian dictator and Robo Bingo
Sets from Lily Phillips, President Obonjo and Foxdog Studios may not rival the Edinburgh Fringe, but give a bracing sense of the diversity of the comedy scene.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 13th February 2024Jessica Fostekew review
New show Mettle finds the comic annoyed about flirting, litter, the climate crisis and more, following a milestone birthday.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 12th February 2024No sets, less fuss, a cast of one: can stand-ups save the UK's cash-strapped theatres?
For the Royal Court and Park theatres, putting on comedy acts is a moneyspinning way to find new audiences. But are playhouses set to stage fewer plays?
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 9th February 2024Guz Khan review - Man Like Mobeen star relishes the outrageous
The Coventry comic's new show centres more on storytelling than polished quips but this is still a boisterous set.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 25th January 2024Stamptown review
Late-night comedy cabaret is a helter-skelter delight.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 19th January 2024Max & Ivan: Comedians get personal about their backstage dramas
In their new shows, anarchic theatre company Spymonkey and sketch duo Max and Ivan place the spotlight on their own lives more than ever before
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 11th January 2024Julia Masli on her accidental comedy masterpiece
Her midnight agony aunt clown show became the hot ticket of the fringe - despite the fact that the Estonian never regarded herself as a comic. In fact, she says, she much prefers making audiences cry.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 8th January 2024The Horne Section's Christmas Shindig review
Alex Horne's musical comedy band serve up peachy and puerile puns in an endearing, occasionally festive show.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 18th December 2023Pandemonium review
Armando Iannucci's furiously funny takedown of No 10.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 12th December 2023Viggo Venn review
BGT champ is a clown prince enjoying his moment.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 11th December 2023