Jay Richardson
- Journalist
Press clippings Page 43
Comedy review: Doug Stanhope, Glasgow
Twenty-five years a stand-up, little throws Doug Stanhope. Post-warm-up gig in Edinburgh on Thursday night, he helped talk a man out of committing suicide.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 4th October 2015Comedy review: Daniel Sloss, Edinburgh
If most of this show is almost a send-up of a "dark" comedian, then the transformation is masterful. Regardless, it reaffirms his potential as a storyteller, suggesting he may well eclipse his teenage promise.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 2nd October 2015Comedy review: Kevin Bridges, SECC Hydro, Glasgow
Carefully building the scene while hilariously exaggerating his perturbed reactions, he skilfully elicits laughs from the disparity.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 28th September 2015Elliot Kerrigan on transgender drama Boy Meets Girl
Transgender drama Boy Meets Girl is a sitcom about a couple in love first, and a challenge to society second, writer Elliot Kerrigan explains.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 30th August 2015Kyle Kinane: bearded, white, but not sad (Link expired)
As a stand-up comedy star Kyle Kinane may have lost his USP - but it won't get him down, he tells Jay Richardson.
Jay Richardson, WOW247, 10th August 2015Focus on: Angela Barnes
Flawed, sickly, shy - and hilarious. Jay Richardson speaks to Angela Barnes.
Jay Richardson, Fest Mag, 3rd August 2015Dane Baptiste interview
Nominated for best newcomer at last year's festival, the first black British act to be recognised by the Edinburgh Comedy Awards, Dane Baptiste has a new BBC sitcom pilot and a "difficult second album" to deliver.
Jay Richardson, Edinburgh Festivals, 30th July 2015Aisling Bea interview
Interview with Aisling Bea.
Jay Richardson, Edinburgh Festivals, 30th July 2015Interview: comic Limmy on new short stories book
Variously featuring death, psychosis and 'things that are out of order', internet star Brian Limond's first collection of short stories is as provocative as the comedian's Bafta Scotland winning cult TV creation, Limmy's Show, which transfers to the stage next year. Jay Richardson meets him.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 24th July 2015Comedy review: Reginald D Hunter, Glasgow
After some self-indulgent, lazier outings, Reginald D. Hunter appears to be inching back towards the provocative, insightful shows that built his reputation.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 14th June 2015