Jay Richardson
- Journalist
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Comedy review: ComedySportz
Taking the competitiveness of short form improvisation to the nth degree, ComedySportz is less a showcase of comic invention and more a family-friendly template of parlour games that might keep kids amused on a rainy day.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 9th August 2020Fern Brady interview
Fern Brady's new audiobook Edinburgh Unlocked showcases 23 upcoming acts who were supposed to be appearing at this year's festival. She is effusive in her introductions for her fellow comics but drily cynical about the Fringe itself.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 6th August 2020The Scotsman Sessions #58: Susie McCabe
Here, Glaswegian comedian Susie McCabe reflects on caring for her parents during lockdown.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 24th June 2020Simon Bird interview
'Comedy was my attempt at rebelling'. The Inbetweeners star Simon Bird has directed his first film, Days Of The Bagnold Summer.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 2nd June 2020Iain Morris and Damon Beesley on The First Team
The duo that skewered lad culture with The Inbetweeners are back and want to show us that football is not all toxic masculinity.
Jay Richardson, i Newspaper, 27th May 2020The Scotsman Sessions: Christopher KC
For Christopher KC, lockdown has essentially become extended paternity leave with his baby son.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 9th May 2020The doctors & part-time comedians on the NHS front line
For comedians who work in hospitals, the pandemic has been a sobering experience.
Jay Richardson, i Newspaper, 27th April 2020Benidorm creator to open karaoke bar... in Benidorm
Benidorm creator Derren Litten has quit comedy to open a karaoke bar - in Benidorm. The sitcom writer made the decision after the BBC opted to not recommission his latest comedy, Scarborough, which he said was some of his best work.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 30th March 2020Review - Tom Stade: You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet!
Playful yet dark cautionary tale from comedy's bad boy.
Jay Richardson, The List, 19th March 2020Review - Jamali Maddix: Strip Club Einstein
A rough diamond scoundrel with a strong show that remains a captivating conundrum.
Jay Richardson, The List, 17th March 2020