Brian Logan
- Journalist and reviewer
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Rory Sheridan's Tales of the Antarctic - review
David O'Doherty makes a rare foray into the one-man comic play from a performer known for lovable keyboard noodling.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 25th September 2012John Shuttleworth - review
Those of us who have long believed John Shuttleworth's songs to harbour untapped reserves of musical and emotional potency could hardly resist this breast cancer charity event: an evening of cover versions by chart-topping acts from now and way back when.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 23rd September 2012Chris Ramsey - review
Chris Ramsey feels lucky, and thinks we should, too.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 13th September 2012Jon Richardson - review
Two hours of Richardson worrying about the pronunciation of "an onion" or commentating on a fellow train passenger's packed-lunch technique gives us more insight into his mental state than is probably good for us.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 6th September 2012Five-minute festival: Sandi Toksvig
Comedian Sandi Toksvig returns to Edinburgh for the first time since 2001 with a show linked to her new book, Valentine Grey. Here's her guide to the festival.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 20th August 2012Russell Kane, comedian: Fringe Q&A
Standup Russell Kane talks to Brian Logan about issues with echoes, the lesser stresses of books, and biological clocks.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 17th August 2012Edinburgh fringe face-off: Stewart Lee v Nica Burns
The 'spirit of the fringe' is pitted against capitalism as awards director dismisses standup's complaints about commercialisation of Edinburgh comedy.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 8th August 2012Daniel Kitson: the Salinger of stand-up
Daniel Kitson doesn't do tours, interviews, TV or DVDs. So how a reclusive enigma become the most sought after stand-up of his generation? As the comic prepares to appear at Edinburgh, Brian Logan talks to his peers...
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 5th August 2012Has Russell Brand's humour right for US television?
Russell Brand's new TV show Brand X fails to wow the US critics, while Eddie Izzard treats LA to a French-speaking gig.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 3rd July 2012Taking the mickey out of Michael McIntyre
A round-up of comedy news across the past week. As another standup is exposed for his seriousness about getting rich, over in the US Louis CK kicks out the middleman.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 26th June 2012