British Comedy Guide
Brian Logan
Brian Logan

Brian Logan

  • Journalist and reviewer

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Munya Chawawa review

This is a big stage for a streaming star who's still a rookie stand-up, and at times his show feels over-engineered and effortful - but he still has enough honesty and charm to go far.

Brian Logan, The Guardian, 17th October 2023

Foodie funnies: James Acaster and Ed Gamble's podcast Off Menu goes on the road

As it fills the Royal Albert Hall on tour, the comedians' 'dream restaurant' show questions what ingredients a live performance really needs.

Brian Logan, The Guardian, 10th October 2023

John Robins: Howl review

Heartfelt two-act show revels in the manic, painful and sometimes amusing fallout of recovering from alcoholism.

Brian Logan, The Guardian, 6th October 2023

Rosie Jones review

The comedian launches her campaign to become a national treasure with a show that has charm, smut, irony and laughs in equal measure.

Brian Logan, The Guardian, 5th October 2023

Helen Bauer: Grand Supreme Darling Princess review

The stand-up's loud and proud show about female self-sufficiency presents her as an attention-hogging misfit parading her indignities for our delight.

Brian Logan, The Guardian, 29th September 2023

Seann Walsh review - the comic returns to type as he surveys the bin-fire of hope that is middle-age

As the dust settles on his recent tabloid notoriety, Walsh contrasts the domestic landscape of maturity with his wild youth.

Brian Logan, The Guardian, 17th September 2023

Ahir Shah arrived at Edinburgh with a work-in-progress but leaves as comedy champ

The Edinburgh Comedy Award-winning show Ends is a superb set about Shah's grandfather, the stand-up's imminent wedding and multicultural Britain.

Brian Logan, The Guardian, 26th August 2023

John Robins interview

"I don't agree with what I wrote when I wasn't well ... But it's really funny"

Brian Logan, The Guardian, 17th August 2023

James Acaster: Hecklers Welcome review

Delivering his own 'origin story', with interruptions encouraged, Acaster skilfully pieces together big-yield routines from inauspicious beginnings.

Brian Logan, The Guardian, 14th August 2023

Viggo Venn: 'I made £10 a gig. But look at me now. New pants!'

The Norwegian clown, whose hi-vis strip show won BGT and took over TikTok, is bringing his silliness to a yurt in Edinburgh. 'Something bigger than me is happening,' he says. 'It's out of my control'.

Brian Logan, The Guardian, 1st August 2023

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