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Whaur’s Yer Wullie Shakespeare Noo? review – when John Home outdid Stratford’s Bard

Brian Logan revisits the 18th-century production of Home’s Douglas in a shouty comedy about nationalism, religion and the power of theatre

The Guardian - UK · Oct 1

What’s funny, what’s offensive? And are Mitchell and Webb comedy villains now?

The deletion of 11 old sketches from BBC’s iPlayer has angered culture warriors and raises questions about how society has changed, says the Guardian’s comedy critic Brian Logan

The Guardian - UK · Sep 27

‘The idea that comedy is in some left-wing stranglehold is nonsense’: our comedy critic answered your questions on the Edinburgh fringe

Brian Logan offered advice for young comedians, discussed being spotted at a show, demystified star ratings, and considered whether the fringe is really ‘Edinburgh’

The Guardian - UK · Aug 4

Of course standup comedians can bend the truth – just not like Hasan Minhaj did

The US comic made up autobiographical material for his live shows, says Brian Logan, the Guardian’s comedy critic

The Guardian - UK · Sep 26, 2023

Will the Edinburgh fringe ever return to its pre-pandemic self? I hope not

Fresh from this year’s jubilant festival, I’m not the only one hoping that it has given up its addiction to growth, says Brian Logan, the Guardian’s comedy critic

The Guardian - UK · Sep 2, 2023

The satire of Joe Lycett is a fitting response to our era of scorched-earth politics

Shows like Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg exist to make politicians seem upright and substantial. ​Lycett rightly pointed out that some of them are not, says the Guardian’s comedy critic Brian Logan

The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2022

Tuesday briefing: Ukrainian counteroffensive begins in Kherson

In today’s newsletter: Kyiv claims troops have broken through Russian defences as long-awaited attack gets underway

The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2022

Scotland's first ever college for people with complex needs set to open in Renfrewshire

The college will offer bespoke learning for each of the 18-25-year-olds and the campus will also offer sensory suites, a specialist pool, rebound therapy using full-sized trampolines and outdoor learning spaces.

Glasgow Live · Aug 16, 2022

Who went too far: Jerry Sadowitz or those who cancelled his Edinburgh fringe show?

Questions of free speech offer no simple answers, but it’s clear that this is a watershed moment in comedy, says Guardian comedy critic Brian Logan

The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2022

Charity to open Scotland's first college for school leavers with complex needs

SCOTLAND'S first dedicated college for school leavers with complex needs will open in September after it secured vital funding from the Scottish…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 16, 2022