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Jay Richardson
Jay Richardson

Jay Richardson

  • Journalist

Press clippings Page 13

Review: 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 2021

Susan 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 2021

Sindhu 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 2021

Rob 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 2021

Ross 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 2021

Fin 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 2021

Loyiso 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 2021

Comedy 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 2021

So 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

Steve Stamp and Asim Chaudhry interview

"It's the same Kurupt FM crew... but on a bigger scale."

Jay Richardson, Chortle, 14th August 2021

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