Press clippings Page 35
Russell Howard: Round the World review
A slick, mainstream show that manages to be both heartfelt and hypocritical.
Jay Richardson, The List, 28th March 2017John Shuttleworth: My Last Will And Tasty Mint review
Although he appears preserved in aspic, unchanged in more than three decades of performing, South Yorkshire's mild-mannered rolling stone of the hostels and village hall circuit is feeling his mortality.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 24th March 2017Radio 4 commissions Austentatious
Hit improv troupe Austentatious, who create spontaneous stories in the style of Jane Austen, have landed their own Radio 4 show.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 23rd March 2017Rachel Jackson: Force Of Nature review
Jackson is a capable comic actor, but needs to work harder on her writing.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 16th March 2017Gareth Waugh review
With greater thought given to stage presentation, I could see this becoming a decent Edinburgh Fringe debut.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 14th March 2017Glasgow comedy legends - where are they now?
Sometimes it's worth recalling the great acts that don't always receive their due -- so here's a few worth rediscovering at the start of the Glasgow Comedy Festival.
Jay Richardson, Glasgow Live, 13th March 2017Comedy review: Josie Long - Something Better
If Josie Long wanted to write an optimistic show after the breakup of her relationship, then she absolutely needed to post-Brexit. Avowedly, self-harmingly of the Left, conceding that she didn't read the small print when she signed up to being perpetually beaten at the ballot box, Something Better is a typically playful but defiant howl of pain.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 11th March 2017Darren Connell: No Filter review
Even if there aren't enough stories in this show yet, you trust in his accident-prone nature to deliver them soon.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 11th March 2017Scott Gibson interview
Scott Gibson on finding the funny in his difficult relationship with his father.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 6th March 2017Ray Bradshaw to perform show in sign language
Glaswegian Ray Bradshaw is to become first comedian to perform a show in English and sign language at this year's comedy festival.
Jay Richardson, Glasgow Live, 6th March 2017