Jay Richardson
- Journalist
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Out of the Bearpit
To the uninitiated, the Bearpit Podcast (Podcast) is a the live radio equivalent of messy play. To the initiated it's a showcase of some of Britain's most exciting young comics, live on Ipswich FM. Jay Richardson gets help in grading the Bearpit alumni.
Jay Richardson, Fest Mag, 20th July 2016Tackling race head on
Comedians have often suffered--and joked about--prejudice, bigotry, and xenophobia. Jay Richardson speaks to the standups for whom race jokes are about the real thing.
Jay Richardson, Fest Mag, 16th July 2016Whisky Galore! review
Why remake a classic? Along with Passport To Pimlico and Kind Hearts And Coronets, Whisky Galore! defined Ealing Comedies as the gold standard when they were released in 1949.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 27th June 2016Whisky Galore review
Gillies Mackinnon has recreated the cosy warmth of the original and the fictional Todday looks delightful. But writer Peter McDougall shows a lack of faith in his story by adding an entirely superfluous and inexplicable sub-plot about the ship carrying a briefcase with indiscreet love letters from Edward VIII to Wallis Simpson.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 26th June 2016Review: Eddie Izzard, The Stand, Glasgow
After he ran 27 marathons in 27 days, there's a danger of becoming blasé about Eddie Izzard's comedic powers. But his evolving efforts to deliver stand-up in different languages are scarcely less remarkable.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 25th June 2016Comedy review: Eddie Izzard
After he ran 27 marathons in 27 days, there's a danger of becoming blasé about Eddie Izzard's comedic powers. But his evolving efforts to deliver stand-up in different languages are scarcely less remarkable.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 20th June 2016Reginald D Hunter review
As a comedian more concerned with exploring provocative lines of enquiry than reaching neat conclusions, Reginald D Hunter can be a maddening watch for those seeking coherent through-lines of thought and fully contained routines.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 6th June 2016Sky Arts '...In Ireland' shorts reviewed
Sky Arts must be pleased with the results of their latest round of comedy short films, unveiled at the Cat Laughs Festival in Kilkenny this weekend. Though each Irish-themed offering was shot in a day, there's not a duffer among the six, with almost all the comics featured drawing directly on dubious episodes from their lives.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 5th June 2016Sara Pascoe interview (Link expired)
With a frank new book causing waves and a new tour on the go, stand-up star and writer Sara Pascoe talks to Jay Richardson about sharing highly personal experiences, and struggling to avoid a God complex.
Jay Richardson, WOW247, 30th May 2016Comedy review: Julian Clary
Celebrating 30 years in comedy, Julian Clary has settled into a cosy, anecdotal manner that's as laden with filth and innuendo as ever, but never close to shocking.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 15th May 2016