Jay Richardson
- Journalist
Press clippings Page 34
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 2017Angela Barnes: Fortitude preview
With her personal insecurities dovetailing neatly with her wider social observations, this assured act is a deceptively skilled writer and always agreeable company.
Jay Richardson, Edinburgh Festivals, 20th July 2017Barry Crimmins: Atlas's Knees preview
Having helped to establish the artform of stand-up in America with his political activism and anger, the sexual abuse victim has been a dogged pursuer of paedophiles, with his fury channelled through his comedy.
Jay Richardson, Edinburgh Festivals, 20th July 2017Big Howard Little Howard: Man and Boy preview
Running alongside his work in animation and children's shows, Howard Read has been entertaining adults at the Fringe for more than 15 years, invariably with his animated sidekick, six-year-old Little Howard in tow.
Jay Richardson, Edinburgh Festivals, 20th July 2017Carl Donnelly: The Nutter on the Bus
How often do you get to see a double Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominated comic, signed to a big agency, performing in an intimate, 45-seater venue?
Jay Richardson, Edinburgh Festivals, 20th July 2017Chris Kent: Moving On preview
Since he began focusing on single narrative shows, Irish stand-up Chris Kent has really found his métier, giving his surreality-tinged storytelling a feeling of consequence and jeopardy that really draws the listener in.
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 2017Fringe Interview: comic Vir Das
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: comic Vir Das gives the skinny on the event he launched in Mumbai.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 3rd July 2017