Brian Logan
- Journalist and reviewer
Press clippings Page 78
Critic's comedy choice 2011: Lenny Henry on tour
The comedian's latest show, Cradle to Rave, is autobiographical - and a bold departure from previous work.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 3rd January 2011Anarchy in the UK: Aussie comic Tim Minchin
His musical of Roald Dahl's 'Matilda' for the RSC opens one night, his UK arena comedy stand-up tour the next. Is it any wonder Tim Minchin is going ape?
Brian Logan, The Independent, 12th December 2010Frankie Boyle's return to TV: what did you make of it?
The controversial comic is now free of the BBC straitjacket - but has Channel 4 just given him enough rope to hang himself?
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 1st December 2010John Bishop: Where did it all go right?
Brian Logan on the giddy rise of John Bishop, ex-pharmaceuticals salesman turned superstar standup comedian.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 17th November 2010Wisdom's longevity was incredible
In today's comedy scene, Norman Wisdom's influence is felt most keenly in the performances of Lee Evans.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 5th October 2010Long live those mother-in-law (and ex-wife) jokes
The ex-wife of comedian Stephen Grant attempted to stop him making gags about her on stage - but surely that's what comics do?
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 4th October 2010Bo Burnham: 'I'm honest - for two minutes'
His multi-character comedy show is the big hit of the Fringe. But will the real Bo Burnham ever shine through? Brian Logan meets the precocious comic on the last day of his teens.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 24th August 2010Arj Barker: Landing of the Conchord
Arj Barker, aka Dave from Flight of the Conchords, set the Fringe alight on his first appearance in 1997. The comic tells Brian Logan why he's returning there a very different man.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 10th August 2010Whose line is it anyway?
Jokes are valuable currency for professional comics, as the row over Keith Chegwin's Twitter 'gag theft' reveals.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 22nd July 2010Why is Lee railing against the Edinburgh comedy awards?
A corporate-sponsored poll to find the best standup from the last 30 years has provoked a glorious rant from Lee. But is his anger directed at the contest, or the association of comedy's golden years with a weak Australian lager?
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 21st July 2010