Jay Richardson
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Mark Steel: preview
Few comics mine the personal or political as effectively as Mark Steel and even fewer can marry the two together.
Jay Richardson, Edinburgh Festivals, 1st August 2017Mark Thomas: A Show that Gambles on the Future preview
Recently returned from Palestine, the campaigning Mark Thomas likes to put himself at the centre of events, speaking truth to power and challenging orthodoxies.
Jay Richardson, Edinburgh Festivals, 1st August 2017Fringe interview: comedian Sara Pascoe
From breaking up with her partner to adapting Pride And Prejudice for the stage and embarking on a six-month solo hen party, Sara Pascoe admits she is having 'a bit of a year'.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 1st August 2017Luke McQueen interview
Prankster comic takes on a 'new' identity and raises the stakes on mischief-making comedy at the Fringe.
Jay Richardson, The List, 1st August 2017Steve Bugeja: Summer Camp preview
Expect cringe comedy leavened with an endearing, try-hard mentality to try to do the right thing.
Jay Richardson, Edinburgh Festivals, 1st August 2017Rhys James: Wiseboy preview
After recently recording his debut Radio 4 series, the cocksure wordsmith with the propensity for raps returns with a show exploring what made him the man he is today.
Jay Richardson, Edinburgh Festivals, 1st August 2017Tom Ballard: Problematic preview
Nominated for best newcomer at last year's Fringe, Tom Ballard's show Problematic has already been a hit at this year's Melbourne Festival.
Jay Richardson, Edinburgh Festivals, 1st August 2017Tommy Tiernan: Under the Influence preview
Returning to sitcom for the first time in 16 years with Channel 4's forthcoming Derry Girls, and hosting a brilliantly innovative Irish chat show, where he doesn't know who his guests are before they appear on set, Tommy Tiernan remains one of the most gifted comedians of his generation.
Jay Richardson, Edinburgh Festivals, 1st August 2017Tom Walker: Bee Boo preview
Fiercely inventive prop comic Tom Walker is wilfully odd for oddity's sake, dragging you into his anarchic world with his irresistible personality.
Jay Richardson, Edinburgh Festivals, 1st August 2017Tony Law: Absurdity for the Common People preview
After a much publicised battle with alcohol, the acclaimed Tony Law returns with a show that continues to champion buffoonery as a bulwark against the horrors of life.
Jay Richardson, Edinburgh Festivals, 1st August 2017