Press clippings Page 15
Review - Clinton Baptiste: The Paranormalist Returns
Corpse-bothering capers lag slightly but peak with gallows humour.
Jay Richardson, The List, 16th March 2020Mark Nelson: Once Upon A Time In The West review
As a cynical Scot with a strong grip on current affairs who enjoys attacking politicians with witheringly grotesque dismissals of their physical appearance, Mark Nelson has plenty in common with Frankie Boyle.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 15th March 2020Interviews: Chloe Petts, Donald Alexander & Tom Mayhew
With Glasgow Comedy Festival kicking off this month, we speak to Chloe Petts, Donald Alexander and Tom Mayhew to explore what constitutes alternative today.
Jay Richardson, The List, 12th March 2020'Titania McGrath' writes a woke children's book
Woke social justice parody Titania McGrath has written a spoof children's book.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 10th March 2020Review: Janey Godley's Soup Pot Tour
Scottish stand-up heavyweight with a multimedia show that lacks a potent satirical punch.
Jay Richardson, The List, 9th March 2020Jim Smith on juggling livestock and laughs
Ahead of two mainstage gigs at the Glasgow International Comedy Festival, Perthshire farmer and stand-up Jim Smith talks to Jay Richardson.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 9th March 2020Greg Davies pilots comedy about a crime scene cleaner
Greg Davies is piloting a dark BBC One sitcom about a specialist crime scene cleaner.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 5th March 2020Days Of The Bagnold Summer review
Days Of The Bagnold Summer is an endearing, accessible film for anyone who's struggled through puberty, or, indeed, struggled to connect with a family member going through it.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 5th March 2020Review: Greed
As one wonders how much this film overlaps with Coogan and Winterbottom's upcoming Trip To Greece in terms of inspiration, one also wonders if the actor is keeping a little powder dry for his future #MeToo comedy-drama with Solemani on Channel 4.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 21st February 2020Mark Thomas: 50 Things About Us review
Agent of comedic agitprop tries to accentuate the positive about being English today.
Jay Richardson, The List, 13th February 2020