Jay Richardson
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Edinburgh festival comedy shows incorporating high art
Hannah Gadsby, The Horne Section, New Art Club and Vikki Stone.
Jay Richardson, The List, 29th July 2011Andrew Maxwell: King in waiting
Though hardly a comedian in the wilderness, Andrew Maxwell perhaps hasn't had the success of some of his less talented contemporaries. But, as he tells Jay Richardson, he's not done yet.
Jay Richardson, Fest Mag, 20th July 2011John Cleese interview
The legendary ex-Python talks to us ahead of his wide-ranging Alimony Tour.
Jay Richardson, The List, 23rd May 2011Interview: Raymond Mearns, comedian
Being the warm-up comedian for a Pete Doherty concert can sometimes be no laughing matter. Just ask Raymond Mearns. But, as our reporter finds, the Glasgow comic is following in the footsteps of famous stand-ups who've gone pop.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 20th May 2011Henning Wehn: Outsider's perspective is useful
Myths of nationalist supremacy can inspire ugly behaviour, as German comedian Henning Wehn appreciates all too well. Taking the stage in Billericay, Essex, he found the entire audience wearing Hitler moustaches. Chuckling, he recalls: "That wasn't menacing. That was the Great British sense of humour. I thought it was hilarious they thought they were the first to come up with it."
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 20th March 2011Profile: Jerry Sadowitz, comedian
Arguably Scotland's greatest comedian, and undoubtedly the most underrated, Jerry Sadowitz remains a cult, enigmatic figure. A misanthropic monster on stage, appalling, obscene, ferocious, he holds nothing back - not his ugliest thoughts, nor his oft-exposed penis - yet he reveals little of himself, the sleight-of-hand of an acclaimed magician who's been keeping audiences speculating about his mind's furious workings for a quarter of a century.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 18th March 2011The best upcoming Scottish comedians in 2011
Young Scottish comedians James Kirk, Chris Forbes, Dee Custance, Davey Connor and Antony Murray join us for a chat.
Jay Richardson, The List, 7th March 2011Interview: Sam Wills, aka The Boy With Tape On His Face
There aren't many performers who would cite Wile E Coyote as an influence. Yet he is for Sam Wills, who scored a popular hit at this year's Edinburgh Fringe as The Boy With Tape On His Face.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 30th November 2010Interview: Jason Cook, comedian
How do you make the perfect stand-up show? Take one Jason Cook and blend briskly with an audience desperate to take part.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 6th November 2010Interview: Greg Davies
"When you're trying to enter something as intimidating as comedy, starting out with a support network of likeminded people is a powerful thing," Davies explains.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 3rd October 2010