2,036 stories by "Brian Logan"
Just the Tonic at the TronThe comedy of disenfranchised, disillusioned Generation Y is upon us. It's been coming: Alfie Brown's show last year " a fierce attack on comedy and our cultural li…
The Stand, the Cabaret Bar and Pleasance Courtyard have had legendary shows " but could there be a better place? Plus, all the rest of the day's fringe newsThe best standup stages on the fri…
Stand Comedy Club"I am to Simone de Beauvoir what Horrible Histories are to Simon Schama," says Bridget Christie. It's true, and it's a breakthrough for this always endearing but until now o…
Phill Jupitus, David Baddiel and Harry Potter star Jessie Cave among those who will perform at this year's festivalFor comedy fans, Fringe 2013 offers the traditional combination of hyped ne…
Stand Comedy ClubA Stewart Lee set is such a rarefied thing, its every word and beat so achingly precise, you wouldn't blame Lee for wanting to let his hair down. Step forward the "cult 1980…
Gilded Ballon, EdinburghAisling Bea won last year's So You Think You're Funny?, a prize for new comedians that boasts a list of past winners including Peter Kay and Lee Mack. On the strength…
The 'saint of division and dissent' is back in town with a new show, Much A-Stew About Nothing, but audiences will have to wait for their latest sighting of the 2004 Perrier award winner Ada…
Assembly Rooms, EdinburghIn his native USA, Michael Che writes for Saturday Night Live and features on all the "Comics to watch" lists. It's easy to see why. He is composed, has an eye for a…
Shoreditch Town Hall, LondonIf it's surprising that Piff the Magic Dragon supported Mumford & Sons and played a sell-out season at Sydney Opera House, it's not only because it's a bloke and …
Battersea Arts Centre, LondonIf you want to draw attention to the fact that the earth is burning, worse things can happen than your show being interrupted by a fire alarm. In the event, Reve…
The US actor sparks a fresh debate about racial jokes " and isn't the only one. Meanwhile, could Ricky Gervais swing a record deal for David Brent? And Spotify launches a comedy appThis week…
Luisa Omielan is aiming to be as big in standup as the inspiration for her show, Beyoncé, is in pop"You're going to think I'm a dick," says Luisa Omielan, "but I've always wanted …
Luisa Omielan is aiming to be as big in standup as the inspiration for her show, Beyoncé, is in pop Continue reading...
The director reveals he is a 'great fan' of the US standup comic. Meanwhile, Geri Halliwell looks set to star in her own TV comedy show and London's Glee Club isn't happyThis week's comedy n…
Assembly Halls, Tunbridge WellsIn fairness to Jason Manford, he told us it'd be trivial. The show is called First World Problems, after the popular Twitter hashtag for things that irk privil…
Huge crowds for sets by Tim Key, Dylan Moran and others show how popular comedy is at music festivals; no wonder standup was spilling out all over the site this yearAs a symbol of how comedy…
Comic hints that a high-profile hunger strike might be on the cards. And if that wasn't confusing enough, Sunday is now a day of atheism and Jo Brand a product of patriarchyThis week's comed…
Comedian's response to US anti-abortion law no laughing matter for Republicans. Elsewhere, Stewart Lee blasts elitism in comedy and Lenny Henry's thespian thunder rages on Continue reading...
Comedian's response to US anti-abortion law no laughing matter for Republicans. Elsewhere, Stewart Lee blasts elitism in comedy and Lenny Henry's thespian thunder rages onThis week's comedy …
Starring in a new film and two sitcoms, the fourth member of The League of Gentlemen is about to become a lot more visible. Not that he wants to Continue reading...
Starring in a new film and two sitcoms, the fourth member of The League of Gentlemen is about to become a lot more visible. Not that he wants toPlenty of comedians take up acting; these days…
Soho theatreJake Hurwitz and Amir Blumenfeld are a double act who make sketches for the US website CollegeHumor.com. On the strength of this live outing, one fears for the state of American …
John Lloyd says system for developing shows is 'a crying shame'. Plus, it's back to the future for Fry and Laurie, and Jimmy Carr defeated by hecklersThis week's comedy newsThe producer of B…
Royal Festival Hall, LondonStandups are easy prey to the accusation that they love the sound of their own voice. But only Reggie Watts loves it enough to sample it, loop it, and sing songs t…
Heard the one about the all-male Islamist TV show? Plus: Flight of the Conchords take to the road and Simon Pegg has awkward encounter with a Chinese alienThis week's comedy newsThe debate a…
