Jen Brister
- Writer, stand-up comedian and actor
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Edinburgh preview: Suzi Ruffell & Jen Brister
What followed was some glorious raging on the toxicity of living in a patriarchal society for both women and men.
Jonna Brett, Broadway Baby, 31st July 2018Fringe: The best comedy shows to see
If the London previews have tickled your fancy and you've made the decision to go up to Edinburgh, you're bound to be looking for some lols.
Zoe Paskett, Evening Standard, 19th July 2018Monkey Barrel Fringe preview
Exceptional comedy venue offers a Fringe line-up to match.
Kevin Ibbotson-Wight, The Wee Review, 14th June 2018Preview: Stand Up for Refugees, Comedy Box
The Comedy Box-hosted Stand Up for Refugees (June 12) aims at raising money for, and awareness of this huge humanitarian crisis. Comic and co-curator Tiernan Douieb tells us more.
Steven Wright, Bristol 24/7, 29th May 2017Review: Frankie Boyle and Friends
As part of the Glasgow International Comedy Festival, the country's most controversial comedian Frankie Boyle is in town to headline a show with host Fred MacAulay and support acts Jen Brister and Scott Gibson over four nights at The Kings Theatre.
Sophie McNaughton, Glasgowist, 16th March 2017Six all-female comedy gigs not to miss this spring
Where have all the funny women gone? They're organising some excellent nights of comedy for ye laughter-seeking Londoners. There's tons of all-female comedy action this spring - here are a few shows you shouldn't miss.
Samantha Baines, Time Out, 4th May 2016Leicester Comedy Festival review: Jen Brister
As a work in progress, Jen instantly made it clear that some of her work would make us laugh while some of it would not. "Let's hope it's funny," said Jen, with obvious anxiety in her voice. Watching Jen on stage, I could not help but feel I am as far from her target audience as possible.
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Previews of Margaret Cho, Jen Brister and Sara Pascoe's Christmas Assembly.
James Kettle, The Guardian, 11th December 2015Jen Brister interview
In 2006 Jen Brister took her first one woman stand-up show, Me My Mum and I up to the bright lights of the Edinburgh Fringe. It went quite well and she's been back there almost every year since.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 20th April 2014The Jen Brister three minute interview
In 2006 Jen Brister took her first one woman stand-up show, 'Me My Mum and I' up to the bright lights of the Edinburgh Fringe. It went quite well and she's been back there almost every year since. She performs live regularly across the world, she has worked with the likes of Russell Brand. She talks to Martin Walker from Melbourne, Australia.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 14th April 2014