Jay Richardson
- Journalist
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The Scotsman Sessions #298: Matt Winning
Here, the comedian and environmental economist Matt Winning reflects on some of the pros and cons of his day job.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 4th January 2022Review: Scottish Comedian of the Year Final 2021
Paisley's Liam Farrelly was a compelling, down-to-earth winner of this year's Scottish Comedian of the Year award.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 13th December 2021Susan Riddell: 'Maybe I'll take up juggling'
As Leith Social has them laughing down at The Pitt, Susan Riddell tells us that her unique selling point might not be quite so novel in this day and age.
Jay Richardson, The List, 7th December 2021Sindhu Vee: Alphabet review
The Indian stand-up keeps her outsider instincts to the fore with a new show that delves into relationships where dysfunction and dependence ignite superior comedy.
Jay Richardson, The List, 4th December 2021Rob Newman's Philosophy Show review
The former Mary Whitehouse Experience man keeps the flame burning for intelligence-heavy gag writing with this dizzying mix of high and low-brow stand-up.
Jay Richardson, The List, 1st December 2021Ross Noble: Humournoid review
Abstract free association and silly impersonations run rampant in the Geordie comic's latest ad hoc tour de force.
Jay Richardson, The List, 18th November 2021Fin Taylor: So My Wife review
This droll and seemingly fearless cultural commentator takes withering swipes at hypocrisy from all quarters even if it means compromising his own personal safety.
Jay Richardson, The List, 29th October 2021Loyiso Gola: Pop Culture review
Culture clashes get incisive treatment as the contrarian stand-up injects fresh material into his 2019 Fringe set.
Jay Richardson, The List, 27th October 2021Comedy review: John Hegley, The Stand, Glasgow
From a moving meditation on John Keats to hailing hamsters in hip hop style, John Hegley's Glasgow show ping-ponged pleasingly between the sublime and the ridiculous, writes Jay Richardson.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 11th October 2021So You Think You're Funny? Grand Final review
Given that the previous rounds of this year's pre-eminent new-act competition So You Think You're Funny? took place online, the standard in the final was exceptional and bodes well for UK comedy's future.
Jay Richardson, The List, 27th August 2021