Jay Richardson
- Journalist
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Review: The Adam Riches Experience, The Stand, Glasgow
A cult favourite at the Fringe, even before he won the Edinburgh Comedy Award in 2011, Adam Riches is touring his singular brand of intense, invasive audience participation and inspired nonsense for the first time, with a solid bank of tried and tested stupidity to draw upon.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 8th June 2019Michael Sleggs shares news of his terminal diagnosis
The actor, who plays Slugs in the hit sitcom and is a long-time friend of creators Charlie and Daisy May Cooper, posted a social media message disclosing that he doesn't have long to live. Sleggs has previously suffered cancer and heart failure, while his character in the BBC sitcom was also diagnosed with cancer.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 30th May 2019Where are the disabled comedians on panel shows?
Liz Carr and Chris McCausland are about to break a long drought.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 29th May 2019Jerry Sadowitz gig cut short after punter falls ill
Reports suggest that when Sadowitz saw a man clambering over seats, he asked if he was on his way up to the stage to assassinate him. However, it then became apparent that another man had stopped breathing and had to be taken out of the theatre. Sadowitz reportedly said: 'Stopped breathing? That's all I need on my fucking CV isn't it?' and left the stage.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 24th May 2019Review: Leah MacRae
The script doesn't always sparkle - she's no Sue Townsend. Still, it's authentic, and there's some very funny observational humour (particularly about the film Ghost).
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 17th May 2019Reviews: Friday Night Comedy, Glee Club; Bilal Zafar
Reviews of gigs in Glasgow and Edinburgh respectively.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 23rd April 2019Nick Mohammed pilots crime thriller comedy
Nick Mohammed is piloting a dark, crime thriller comedy for Channel 4.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 17th April 2019Mark Thomas: Check-Up - Our NHS @ 70 review
Life and death theatrical comedy about health care.
Jay Richardson, The List, 12th April 2019Review - David Kay at Glasgow Comedy Festival
Laconic comic avoids slickness in favour of heightened foolishness.
Jay Richardson, The List, 2nd April 2019Dave Fulton: Adapt, Adopt, Adapt Again review
As Dave Fulton acknowledges, this deeply emotive storytelling hour is a significant departure from his usual sardonically dismissive stand-up.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 2nd April 2019