Jay Richardson
- Journalist
Press clippings Page 29
Why the Fringe is a perilous place for comedians
Electrocuted by a faulty microphone, taking a punch from a drunken audience member, plummeting through a theatre's unsecured trapdoor - the comedian's life is not without peril.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 16th August 2017Al Porter brings the spirit of Frankie Howerd to Fringe
A bright, sunny afternoon in Dublin and Al Porter is in his element, gassing away about a monster squid caught off Kerry and counselling a man whose girlfriend's cheated on him. I'm unprepared for us starting our interview in the studio of his Today FM show, making hesitant small talk off-air while Phil Collins finishes Easy Lover. But the warm, engaging comic is welcoming, unflappable and almost unrecognisable, his usual, sharp-suited attire forsaken as he apologises for the lilywhite legs beneath his shorts.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 12th August 2017Robert White on going InstruMENTAL in Edinburgh
It's not unknown to see comedians with notes scrawled on their bodies. But those on Robert White's hands are not a set list but basic instructions on how to be a performer.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 10th August 2017Spencer Jones on his return as alter ego, The Herbert
With a broad grin, Spencer Jones is scrolling through photos on his phone, showing me random objects and eccentric eBay purchases.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 8th August 2017Fringe interview: Sara Pascoe
Sara Pascoe is recalling her hen party. It involved life drawing, cocktail mixing classes and getting drunk. With Kenny, a stripper from Butlers With Bums.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 3rd August 2017Craig Quartermaine and Brendon Burns on the Festival
Seemingly unlikely duo Burns and Quartermaine are set to storm the Fringe with their race-based mucking about.
Jay Richardson, The List, 2nd August 2017Trygve vs A Baby preview
Incredibly, Trygve Wakenshaw's double-act partner in his latest clown show is his one-year-old son Phineas.
Jay Richardson, Edinburgh Festivals, 1st August 2017Shappi Khorsandi: Mistress and Misfit preview
The invariably excellent Shappi Khorsandi had a great show on Britishness last year.
Jay Richardson, Edinburgh Festivals, 1st August 2017Sara Pascoe: LadsLadsLadsLadsLads
An autodidactic workaholic, she's also just adapted Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice for the stage.
Jay Richardson, Edinburgh Festivals, 1st August 2017Steen Raskopoulos preview
Confirming Steen Raskopoulos' classy take on character and sketch comedy, the Australian returns with his patented brand of audience participation, improvising around the unpredictable involvement of punters in his pre-prepared skits.
Jay Richardson, Edinburgh Festivals, 1st August 2017