Brian Logan
- Journalist and reviewer
Press clippings Page 51
Fringe 2016: comedy shows that should deliver
The fringe lineup is out: try Robert Newman's Brain Show, Josie Long's investigations and Michelle Wolf, one of Chris Rock's Oscars speechwriters.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 10th June 2016Sara Pascoe: Animal review
Pascoe makes for charming company with a dose of self-deprecating skits on body image, being good and 21st-century sex.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 17th May 2016Fun factory: the finest comedy of summer 2016
Bridget Christie grapples with a Motörhead vibrator, David Baddiel tackles dementia, Todd Barry busts boredom - and Mr Swallow re-creates Houdini's daftest escape.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 4th May 2016Ricky Gervais is returning - we should celebrate
The star of The Office has turned plenty of people off with his boorish public image, and even more with his non-PC stand-up. But his best-loved character still has much to offer.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 15th April 2016Jonny & the Baptists review
Inspired by a promise about climate change to a four-year-old girl, Jonny & the Baptists add some moral ballast to their usual gags and gigglesome wordplay.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 6th April 2016Russell Kane review
The Essex comic's new dad routine wins no prizes for originality, but there is still more material in two hours than many fit into a decade.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 31st March 2016Why comics tend to make bad baddies
One-time Blackadder buffoon Hugh Laurie was on devilish form in The Night Manager but it's a rare comedian who plays a convincing screen villain.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 30th March 2016Dane Baptiste interview
Dane Baptiste packed in his dead-end job to change the world. Britain's answer to Chris Rock talks about his new sitcom Sunny D - and laughing at his own jokes
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 20th March 2016Standups need better banter
The token opening of a comedy set - even in its postmodern guise - is becoming tired and uninspired. All hail the trad crowd-work of masters like Al Murray.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 11th March 2016Stand-ups need better banter
The token opening of a comedy set - even in its postmodern guise - is becoming tired and uninspired. All hail the trad crowd-work of masters like Al Murray.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 11th March 2016