Brian Logan
- Journalist and reviewer
Press clippings Page 57
Sami Shah: Heard the one about the Pakistani standup?
Sami Shah jokes about being a Karachi-based funnyman in his entertaining act. But often playing on your cultural heritage can be a lazy way to get a quick laugh.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 13th May 2015My comedy hero: Ruby Wax on Jennifer Saunders
Currently on her Sane New World tour, the comedian and writer picks the Ab Fab creator as her comic idol.
Brian Logan, The List, 7th May 2015Peter Kay's Car Share puts him back in the driving seat
Kay's new un-hyped TV show is big-hearted and silly and reminds us what a terrific comic actor he can be.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 6th May 2015Live at Parliament Square review
Liam Williams does a fine job as MC at Occupy London's comedy gig, alongside cracking gags from Ahir Shah and dark sketches from Gein's Family Giftshop.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 6th May 2015How comedians can help us take politics more seriously
The likes of Steve Coogan, Russell Brand and Eddie Izzard represent real life in the UK better than politicians in this election, so no wonder they engage us more.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 6th May 2015Keith Harris, Orville & the lost age of oddball comedy
TV was once just a step away from musical hall - then along came alternative comedy and the stand-up boom. Do we now prefer authenticity to eccentricity?
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 29th April 2015Jonny and the Baptists review
These are comedy songs to make you vote - but too often Jonny Donahoe and Paddy Gervers sing the line of least offence.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 27th April 2015Tim Vine review - high-class Christmas-cracker gags
The current Edinburgh's funniest joke incumbent proves his mastery of the obscure pun - but doesn't seem to have much personal stake in his material.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 21st April 2015Count Arthur Strong review
Frequently, the excellent writing and Steve Delaney's total-submersion performance (ably supported by Terry Kilkelly and Dave Plimmer) elevate proceedings to a comic state of grace.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 20th April 2015Dylan Moran review
Moran shows off his highly quotable brand of crackpot lyricism in routines about midlife travails, hipster scorn and feeling like a 'jelly baby with money'
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 2nd April 2015