Jay Richardson
- Journalist
Press clippings
Next Big Thing 2025 nominees announced
Celya AB, Dan Tiernan, Josh Pugh, Katie Norris, Michael Odewale, Olga Koch, Paddy Young, Rachel Fairburn, Rob Copland and Tarot have been announced as the inaugural nominees for an award naming comedy's Next Big Thing.
British Comedy Guide, 9th January 2025Amy Gledhill on the dangers female comedians still face
"A man was masturbating while I was on stage."
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 6th January 2025Jenny Eclair on jealousy, women being marginalised in stand-up and her warts-and-all memoir
"The comedy industry is absolute shit."
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 6th January 2025Live At Christmas comedy review: Seasonal stand-up treats aplenty
Powerhouse comedy bill led by Sara Pascoe hits buttons that veer from cynical to silly.
Jay Richardson, The List, 19th December 2024John Kearns on straddling the cult and the mainstream
"Take the wig and teeth off? That's what everyone would do... not me!"
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 13th December 2024Obituary: Janey Godley
The Glaswegian comedian overcame a tough upbringing to become one of Scotland's best-loved names.
Jay Richardson, The List, 4th December 2024Richard Gadd tops The List magazine's Hot 100
Richard Gadd has been placed in the top spot of The List's Hot 100, a rundown of people who have made a mark on Scotland's cultural scene over the last 12 months. Other comics to appear in the list include Susie McCabe, Ashley Storrie and Ray Bradshaw.
British Comedy Guide, 28th November 2024Henry Rowley review
Telegenic, privileged and abundantly talented, it would be so, so easy to dislike Rowley. Yet his nervy charisma and ravenous hunger to entertain dispel any such negative thoughts.
Jay Richardson, The Reviews Hub, 28th November 2024Alfie Brown review
Another Alfie Brown show that flirts with danger from the off and barely lets up on the hilarity and tension.
Jay Richardson, The List, 27th November 2024Paul Black review
As natural a comic on stage as he is online, Black's potential appears considerable, though it feels like there's still much more to be tapped.
Jay Richardson, The Reviews Hub, 26th November 2024