Jay Richardson
- Journalist
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Ania Magliano review
Exemplified, perhaps, by her admission of owning "the world's most powerful vibrator" and her fascinated horror with the instrument, Ania Magliano's confessions have an especially candid and cheerily self-exploratory character.
Jay Richardson, The Reviews Hub, 16th March 2025Pravanya Pillay on Bike Centaur
Rising star Pravanya Pillay's fascination with the Iraq War and New Labour somewhat surprisingly played into her decision to ditch medicine for comedy. She tells Jay Richardson what a Glasgow audience can expect from her surrealist-tinged debut.
Jay Richardson, The List, 12th March 2025Larry Dean on being straight-passing
Local hero Larry Dean is about to stride into town for a big-time gig at Barrowlands. The comic reveals to Jay Richardson his apprehension about performing at such an iconic venue, why the Scots find it difficult to laugh at themselves, and the reasons behind his proposed move to America.
Jay Richardson, The List, 3rd March 2025Derek Mitchell review
With relations between the US, UK and Europe realigning every day just now, Derek Mitchell's debut stand-up hour feels a bit on the nose, even if the beginning of its run preceded the recent ramping up of anti-immigrant rhetoric from various Western governments.
Jay Richardson, The Reviews Hub, 2nd March 2025Rob Newman review
Spanning great swathes of history, philosophy and anthropology, Rob Newman's stand-up betrays a dizzying breadth of learning, even if his latter-day, bolshie academic persona still contains traces of the childish lecturer he played alongside David Baddiel in the 'History Today' sketches on The Mary Whitehouse Experience all those decades ago.
Jay Richardson, The Reviews Hub, 25th February 2025Picnic On Craggy Island by Lissa Evans review
Although infuriating at times in its lack of depth or detail, the book does at least capture the singular, loveable madness that makes Father Ted so revered.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 20th February 2025Don't Make Me Laugh by Julia Raeside review
Not a week goes by without revelations of showbusiness toxic male behaviour. Notwithstanding high-profile allegations about the likes of Louis CK and Russell Brand, however, there's a sense that the comedy industry hasn't truly had its #MeToo reckoning yet, a feeling that its sexual predators continue to operate more-or-less with impunity and in plain sight. Julia Raeside's bracing debut novel seeks to spotlight that injustice, with the journalist presenting a credible, tightly plotted and grimly funny portrayal of a celebrated stand-up who's also a charming and calculating serial abuser.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 13th February 2025Eric Rushton: Real One review
More narrative focused and with a clearer story arc than his other most recent shows, Real One would still benefit from a punchier account of the school tale, which unfolds a little gently as he segues between his schoolboy and teacher lives.
Jay Richardson, The Reviews Hub, 10th February 2025Ian Hislop on his new play, Have I Got News For You and Private Eye
Hislop and co-writer Nick Newman's latest stage offering, The Autobiography Of A Cad, is based on the 1938 novel by A.G. Macdonell and is a ferocious satirical portrait of a conniving Tory MP, Edward Fox-Ingelby, who lies, cheats and sleeps his way to power, wealth and influence. Here Hislop speaks to Jay Richardson on its relevance for today, the enduring appeal of Have I Got News For You and whether the Eye is belatedly embracing diversity.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 7th February 2025Marcel Lucont's Whine List comedy review
Alexis Dubus' alter-ego blends the old and new in a show that hinges on solid audience interaction.
Jay Richardson, The List, 6th February 2025