Brian Logan
- Journalist and reviewer
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Tony Law - review
When Tony Law lays off the apologetic anxiety, he can deliver delightful nonsense in his characteristically eccentric style.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 12th December 2013Will it always be too soon to joke about Jimmy Savile?
In live comedy, it seems that no one feels any further need to apologise for using material about Operation Yewtree. But should they?
Brian Logan, The Observer, 8th December 2013Carl Donnelly - review
Carl Donnelly's easygoing pub banter is low-horizoned stuff that rarely reaches for anything more challenging - or more satisfying.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 2nd December 2013Alex Horne: Lies - review
Truth, falsehood and the autobiographies of Andre Agassi, Michael Caine and Cherie Blair in a high-concept show whose cleverness only slightly outshines its jokes.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 27th November 2013First night review: Frank Skinner
Clown prince of laddism smartens up his act, but he could let rip.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 15th November 2013Al Murray - review
The Pub Landlord doesn't serve up radical new comedy, but Murray is a quick wit who turns his tactlessness on himself.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 5th November 2013Roisin Conaty - review
Conaty's loveable loser makes for charming company, but she's in need of a few more winning lines.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 28th October 2013Micky Flanagan - review
If you've got a taste for straight-up 1970s nostalgia comedy, you'll take a lot away from comedy stalwart Micky Flanagan's latest set.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 20th October 2013Richard Herring - review
The standup was on excellent form dismantling the half-truths we tell to keep oblivion at bay.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 14th October 2013Russell Brand: Messiah Complex - review
Comic gets the balance right between imparting hippie-leftie wisdom and sending himself up.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 9th October 2013