Brian Logan
- Journalist and reviewer
Press clippings Page 59
Interview: Sara Pascoe
The outspoken standup talks about teenage bad behaviour, panel shows and the 'stubborn' iPhone pest who inspired her Manchester international festival show.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 6th July 2015Steen Raskopoulos review
The character comic is charismatic and subtle, but his attempts to get the audience to deliver the laughs sometimes fall flat.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 3rd July 2015Whose Line Is It Anyway? Live review
Clive Anderson, Josie Lawrence and Greg Proops bring their Channel 4 hit to the West End - and the laughs are even bigger and better this time round.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 23rd June 2015Diane Chorley review
If you're up for a Cinzano-fuelled dance and a giggle then this bathetic nostalgia trip with the Duchess of Canvey probably won't disappoint.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 22nd June 2015Tommy Tiernan review
The wild-eyed philosopher of love and life ruminates dangerously on everything from erectile dysfunction to the failings of capitalism.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 11th June 2015A new wave of broadcast comedy is shaking up the nation
John Kearns and Nick Helm are bringing their oddball humour to TV and radio, showing just how far those mediums have come in showcasing bold new talent.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 27th May 2015Paul Merton's Impro Chums review
It follows a well-worn format, but what the show lacks in jeopardy it gains in camaraderie and offers the audience, and improvisers, a unique brand of fun.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 20th May 2015Lee Nelson review
Simon Brodkin's cheeky-chappy cliches about class, immigrants and women are arduous and screamingly predictable.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 15th May 2015Sami 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 2015