British Comedy Guide
Jay Richardson
Jay Richardson

Jay Richardson

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Review: Dave Gorman, Playhouse Theatre, Edinburgh

As consistently good as Dave Gorman's television show Modern Life is Goodish was, the show's ending after five years has an upside. Gorman has now returned to touring, and With Great Powerpoint Comes Great Responsibilitypoint retains much of the TV show's format, with its investigative analysis of the unexamined everyday and the Powerpoint-style on-screen punchlines he originally developed live.

Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 13th September 2018

The League of Gentlemen Live Again! review

A dark rattle-through of Royston Vasey's comedically creepy characters.

Jay Richardson, The List, 3rd September 2018

You can't make an omelette...

Comedy duo EGG are pushing for change in comedy, in more ways than one

Jay Richardson, Fest Mag, 19th August 2018

What''s it like to be the butt of the joke?

We asked three comedians' familes.

Jay Richardson, i Newspaper, 16th August 2018

Fringe 2018: The comics who are getting a second chance

William Andrews, Matt Rees and Arnab Chanda were all tipped for big things, but life had other plans. Now they're older, wiser and trying again.

Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 13th August 2018

Impressionists still keeping politicians on their toes

Politics spinning out of control might be bad news for most of us. But you don't hear any impressionists complaining too loudly, says Jay Richardson.

Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 11th August 2018

Interview: Kiri Pritchard-McLean gets personal

Always willing to take on difficult subjects, this year Kiri Pritchard-McLean explores gaslighting, sexism and complicity, writes Jay Richardson.

Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 4th August 2018

Jim Tavaré: 'Just going on stage can help depression'

Returning 90s Fringe star no longer worries about dying in front of an audience after nearly perishing for real last year.

Jay Richardson, The List, 2nd August 2018

Comedy interview: Jack Docherty

Jack Docherty is giving his blue-light mockumentary Scot Squad characters Miekelson and McGlashan a rare live stage outing - and hoping to add to his happiest Edinburgh memories.

Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 31st July 2018

Fringe acts take inspiration from their politician dads

Kids naturally get embarrassed about their parents. But how would you feel if your dad happened to be a high-flying politician?

Jay Richardson, The List, 31st July 2018

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