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Jay Richardson
Jay Richardson

Jay Richardson

  • Journalist

Press clippings Page 15

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

Allan 'Seapa' Mustafa and Hugo Chegwin interview

"Will there be more People Just Do Nothing? Never say never."

Jay Richardson, Chortle, 14th 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

Stuart Goldsmith interview

In town for a short Fringe run, the man who delves deep into the comedy psyche on his podcast wonders if he might have found his own sense of peace.

Jay Richardson, The List, 5th August 2021

The Scotsman Sessions #260: Jamie MacDonald

Here, Glaswegian comic Jamie MacDonald takes issue with train station accessibility.

Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 13th July 2021

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