Jay Richardson
- Journalist
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Malcolm Hardee Awards 2024 nominations
The Duncan Brothers, Elliot Wengler, Garry Starr, Mark Dean Quinn, Nate Kitch and Paulina Lenoir are amongst the nominees for the Malcolm Hardee Awards 2024.
British Comedy Guide, 21st August 2024And Mrs review
Aisling Bea does her best in And Mrs, a tonally uneven comedy about a woman determined to marry her dead fiancé, but even she can't breathe life into a clumsy script.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 20th August 2024Interview: Spring Day
The comedian talks about her experiences growing up in a cult for the first time.
Jay Richardson, Fest Mag, 19th August 2024Sunlight review
Review of Nina Conti and Shenoah Allen's quirky road trip romcom at the Edinburgh Film Festival.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 17th August 2024Joe Kent-Walters on his 'scary' working men's club alter ego Frankie Monroe
Huddersfield native Joe Kent-Walters discusses the inspiration behind his award-winning comedy character Frankie Monroe, the benefits of training as a clown in France, and working as a garden centre Father Christmas.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 5th August 2024Can chess be funny? These three Edinburgh Fringe comedians think it can
Chess is the world's fastest growing sport. Jay Richardson talks to the comedians using it as gambit in their stand-up.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 31st July 2024Josh Thomas on his happy place: 'The stage feels safer to me than a barbecue'
It seems faintly astonishing that Australian stand-up Josh Thomas is only making his full Fringe debut this year, given he was a finalist in So You Think You're Funny? almost two decades ago. But TV success, an autism diagnosis and a move to the US got in the way. He talks to Jay Richardson about irritating Americans, a shooting incident and his in-demand sperm.
Jay Richardson, The List, 31st July 2024Grief encounter: the Edinburgh Fringe comedians turning loss into laughs
Why does losing a parent inspire some people to perform? Jay Richardson meets the Edinburgh Fringe comedians looking for answers in their shows.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 31st July 2024Interview: Eric Rushton
The inventive comedian talks about confronting insecurities and chasing laughs while trying to find happiness.
Jay Richardson, Fest Mag, 29th July 2024Interview: Dylan Mulvaney
Bringing her debut to the Fringe, Dylan Mulvaney talks about her online persona, Catholic upbringing and famous friendships.
Jay Richardson, Fest Mag, 29th July 2024