Jay Richardson
- Journalist
Press clippings Page 55
Comedy review: Matt Richardson, Glasgow
There's a generation of comedians emerging now who've grown up believing that they can make a viable living from stand-up. The reality, as Matt Richardson explains, is more complicated than that.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 24th March 2014Comedy review: Nick Revell: Closet Optimist, Glasgow
One of the true, steadfast veterans of political stand-up in the UK, Nick Revell has been fighting the good fight for decades. And yet somehow, despite his sardonic cynicism, he's hoping against hope that things will improve.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 22nd March 2014Vladimir McTavish and Keir McAllister look at Scotland
The pair's long-running independence show is evolving as the referendum draws near.
Jay Richardson, The List, 21st March 2014Review - Boothby Graffoe: Scratch!
Boothby Graffoe puts his wallet where his mouth is, while arguing persuasively that the lottery and scratchcards are a pernicious, state-supported mirage that prey on the poorest and most desperate.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 20th March 2014Comedy review: Ray Bradshaw, Glasgow
The second and final instalment in Ray Bradshaw's high-concept show, I Dare Ray To, plays on the affable comic's eagerness to converse with strangers and willingness to accept their ridiculous bets.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 17th March 2014Seann Walsh interview
Seann Walsh prefers a lie-down to a stand-up.
Jay Richardson, The Herald, 15th March 2014John Kearns explains his outrageous comedy
John Kearns doesn't over-analyse his act. Audiences enjoy the shrill Cockney whine he's adopted, so he keeps it, simple as that.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 15th March 2014Comedy review: Robin Cairns
This latest outing for poet and comedian Robin Cairns' prissy Edinburgh resident Morningside Malcolm, part of the Glagow Comedy Festival, is a rascally and undemanding bit of fun with Central Belt stereotypes.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 15th March 2014Stewart Lee: The BBC don't promote the series
Comedy Vehicle's return was hastened in part because of a routine about UKIP in tomorrow's episode, which had to air before April 11th to comply with BBC rules on not broadcasting political satire too close to the European elections.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 7th March 2014Frankie Boyle writing Radio 4 sitcom
Frankie Boyle is poised to return to the BBC, less than a year after its comedy chief claimed his controversial tweets would make a comeback difficult. Boyle has co-written the pilot of a 'depraved farce' for Radio 4 with fellow stand-up and long-time collaborator Steven Dick.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 5th March 2014