Jay Richardson
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Andy Zaltzman: Satirist for Hire preview
Finally attracting some of the recognition given to his long-time cohort and Last Week Tonight host John Oliver, Andy Zaltzman is a stand-up for those who like sharp, witty political comedy shot through with varying levels of tortured sporting metaphors.
Jay Richardson, Edinburgh Festivals, 20th July 2017Ivo Graham: Educated Guess preview
One of the most accomplished young stand-ups in the UK, Ivo Graham hasn't let his education at Eton hold him back.
Jay Richardson, Edinburgh Festivals, 20th July 2017Jordan Morpugo: Hammerhead
Joseph Morpurgo has developed his own style of high-concept character comedy inspired by the playful mashing up of audio, video and prop material.
Jay Richardson, Edinburgh Festivals, 20th July 2017Kiri Pritchard-McLean: Appropriate Adult preview
Passionate and opinionated, Kiri Pritchard-McLean has a knack of exploring serious, topical issues with levity without compromising their import.
Jay Richardson, Edinburgh Festivals, 20th July 2017Larry Dean: Fandan preview
Winner of last year's Amused Moose Award, which puts emphasis on star potential, Larry Dean has a charismatic, conversational style that ought to help the puckish stand-up make good on his promise.
Jay Richardson, Edinburgh Festivals, 20th July 2017Laura Davis: Cake in the Rain preview
A show that touches on apocalyptic thoughts and suicidal impulses might not sound the best recipe for comedy.
Jay Richardson, Edinburgh Festivals, 20th July 2017Lucy Porter: Choose Your Battles
Employing secret ballots, visual aids and a punchbag with the face of Mary Berry, Lucy Porter is confronting her fear of confrontation this year, asking herself and her audience about the times she was right or wrong to walk away from conflict.
Jay Richardson, Edinburgh Festivals, 20th July 2017Adam Hess: Cactus preview
With his nervy, excitable delivery, Adam Hess manages to pack more gags into an hour than many comics manage in an entire career.
Jay Richardson, Edinburgh Festivals, 20th July 2017Fringe interview: Baba Brinkman
Promoted by the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. In a regular series of interviews to mark World Fringe Day, acts performing at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe share their experiences of other fringes around the world. This week: rapper Baba Brinkman tells Jay Richardson about his experiences on the Canadian Fringe circuit.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 18th July 2017Tommy Tiernan interview
Ahead of his latest Edinburgh Fringe appearance, the mercurial Irish stand-up ponders his inspirations and believes that what a comedy crowd needs isn't always what they want.
Jay Richardson, The List, 4th July 2017