Jay Richardson
- Journalist
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Colin Hoult/Anna Mann in How we Stop the Fascists
Colin Hoult's flamboyant thespian alter-ego Anna Mann recently made her television debut in a romantic, Valentine's Day short for Sky Arts.
Jay Richardson, Edinburgh Festivals, 20th July 2017Dane Baptiste G.O.D. (Gold. Oil. Drugs.) preview
Since becoming the first Black British act to be nominated for an Edinburgh Comedy Award, Baptiste has landed his own, semi-autobiographical sitcom, Sunny D, on BBC Three.
Jay Richardson, Edinburgh Festivals, 20th July 2017Doug Anthony All Stars: Near Death Experience preview
Back in bad taste and as mischievous as ever, The Doug Anthony's comeback was arguably the event of last year's festival.
Jay Richardson, Edinburgh Festivals, 20th July 2017Hannah Gadsby - Nanette preview
Hannah Gadsby had the most talked about show at this year's Melbourne Festival, winning the Barry Award for an hour that she claims will be the last she ever performs, offering even more of an incentive to snap up a ticket in Edinburgh.
Jay Richardson, Edinburgh Festivals, 20th July 2017Ivan Brackenbury preview
After an exceptionally long development process, Tom Binns' range of cartoonish characters finally landed their own television vehicle, appearing in BBC One's Hospital People earlier this year.
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 2017