Jon Richardson
Date Of Birth: 26/09/1982
Jon Richardson began stand-up in May 2003, and within his first year reached the finals of the J20-sponsored Last Laugh competition.
He established himself on the circuit, and in 2006 supported Alan Carr on his 60-date tour.
His debut Edinburgh show, Spatula Pad, was nominated for the if.comedy award for best newcomer at the 2007 Fringe; and in 2008 he won the Chortle Award for best breakthrough act. The following year he was nominated for the main Edinburgh Comedy Award
He also hosts a Sunday morning show on BBC 6 Music, having originally been Russell Howard's sidekick in the same slot.
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Jon Richardson: Don't Happy Be Worry
In the spirit of Jon Richardson’s show, I have started to worry. Worry about his state of mind.
He’s long fostered a bleak outlook, hating humanity en masse and believing that optimists are simply deluding themselves. He started to realise this might not be the healthiest way to live his life when he suddenly flipped on the Swindon North Circular in the early hours one morning, finding himself physically spitting at a traffic light that had the temerity to change to red as he approached.
The thinking behind this show isn’t always entirely clear. He gets comic mileage out of being the viciously grumpy young man, and insists his anger isn’t just for comic effect. Yet when he talks about those who grasp life’s pleasures, such as the old people dancing like no one is watching – even though he is both watching and laughing at them – you feel he has a sort of grudging, slightly jealous admiration for such carefree attitudes.
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What we are then left with is a series of routines, not always from quite the same point of view, in search of a consistent thread. Some of these sections are a delight, such as his dark discussion of the best way to chop enemies’ fingers off as a warning or his simple but effective deconstruction of the Bobby McFerrin lyrics that inspired his title. Others are a little less assured, such as his predictable sneering at the idea of ‘sex addiction’ that so many other comics have mocked.
His cheeky delivery is as winning as ever, with a strong sense of self-mockery, especially when it comes to the strong regional accents he gives every character in his monologue, just for the hell of it. Somehow he makes a heroin junkie sound like Alan Bennett.
But the show ultimately feels unsubstantial; and though I’d like to be optimistic that he has the talent to eventually fix it, that hardly seems in the spirit of proceedings.
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Tue 2 Jul 2013
- Brighton Komedia
- 20:00
- £5
- Jon Richardson
Wed 3 Jul 2013
- Brighton Komedia
- 20:00
- £5
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Past Shows
A Night of Comedy for Ray - Hosted by Michael McIntyre GIT
Jon Richardson: Don’t Happy, Be Worry
Rachel Bridge: How To Make A Million Before Lunch Comedy Gala 2011 In Aid Of Waverley Care Channel 4 Comedy Gala 2011
Latitude 2008
Leicester Comedy Festival Preview Show 2009
Pimm's Summerfest Jon Richardson: It's Not Me, It's You
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Steph - 26/08/2012
Saw Jon in Epsom a couple of weeks ago and thought he was hilarious! He kept everyone engaged and managed to successfully hush two heckling idiots from 'Wadden Island'... Fantastic show - I'd definitely go again!
Rhiannon - 30/12/2011
He's truly brilliant. I saw him in November with my friends and we all thought he was hilarious. We're going to see him again in April. I will never forget him skipping around the stage in glee after being given a wireless mic, amazing.
zack - 16/05/2011
Saw Jon last night and he was brilliant - new and old stuff , great banter with the crowd he's made the step up and will be playing arenas this time next year, no doubt about it. If Russell Howard can then so can he. His joke about the Don't Worry Be Happy song and the yorkshire man finding a severed alligators head and his wry observations on life were hilarious.
Theresa - 23/08/2010
I have just come back from the Fringe, the highlight of which was Jon Richardson. After seeing him once before i took my sister along promising her she would love it and she wasn't disappointed. After seeing a number of comics over the weekend, Jon was the only one who had us both crying with laughter. We especially liked the 'I spy' and the dad and son at the swimming pool gags. I cant wait to see more of him as his popularity grows. PS Andrew Bird was also very good and his comedy is of a similar style i think.
Rebecca - 30/06/2010
My favourite comedian by far! I saw him on the This Guy at Night Tour and at the beginning of the gig Jon entered into some banter with a member of the audience and instantly made you feel comfortable in his company which assured you that you were going to have an enjoyable evening. The main aspect of the gig was perfectionism and how Jon spends most of, if not all of, his life striving to achieve this dream of a perfect reality. His increasing annoyance with people who do not adhere to his belief of how the universe should work and his re-enactments of certain situations is marvellous. His ability to pick fault with his own thoughts is genius. However the way in which he delivers his opinions and the understanding that his reaction to a lot of things can seem unreasonable, is done so in a very endearing way. I've also seen him in the GIT show, with Lloyd Langford and Dan Atkinson. It's great to see 3 genuine friends, just having a laugh with each other. If you've never seen Jon before, I suggest you put it on your priority list. Extremely funny and talented guy!.
Charlotte - 25/05/2010
I have been lucky enough to have seen Jon a few times this year. Whether he is on tour doing his own well-crafted material, MCing a comedy gig or presenting for Radio 4, he is never anything less than professional, intelligent and insightful, with a talent for razor sharp wit. He is a fully rounded individual who can move from topics such as politics, to fart jokes on to neuroscience with ease. I have also seen This Guy At Night more than once and it rates highly above other shows for its sheer hilarity and precision timing. Each anecdote unfolds at the right pace, making the laughs come continually. He moans without being too grumpy or negative, and is never overly-indulgent, keeping the audience on side and engaged at all times. He always has just the right amount of banter and I was impressed with the energy he has on stage, acting out the finer details of his stories with great aplomb. Like other reviewers I am surprised at how this amazingly talented comedian is not more well-known than he is and take pleasure in educating my friends. His career can only go from strength to strength and with all the hard work he does he certainly deserves every success. I'm looking forward to seeing his sell-out tours, TV appearances and DVDs of the future.
Jonathan Fry - 21/05/2010
Great show at the Glee in Cardiff!
Tom - 06/02/2010
Saw him perform This Guy At Night in Soho last November - the funniest stand-up show I have ever seen. Pure genius.
James - 10/12/2009
Saw Jon last night, he was excellent. He was headliner at Pontardawe and it was a tought crowd. Table of nobheads didnt help but he just ignored them and won everyone over. Good material, good rapport with audience and good timing. Will definitely go again!
Claire Sainsbury - 06/12/2009
if you want more Jon, get his 6music podcast. Monday evenings are the highlight of my week :D
Val - 16/11/2009
So very funny. was feeling a little down and two of us watched Jon on Saturday Night on the Comedy Roadshow. We both thought he was very, very funny. Best by far on the show and cheered me up totally. Can we request some Northern shows please?
Laura - 12/11/2009
Perfect just as he is.
Kirsty - 09/11/2009
He is actually brilliant, I can't fault this guy. He really should be more famous than he is.
krista - 13/07/2009
He was brilliant on the comedy roadshow, I nearly wet myself laughing! Can't wait to see more from him hopefully again on TV. Oh and i didn't think his accent was annoying at all. I find it really quiet cute!
Allie - 13/07/2009
Cute and hilarious - job done.
Jan - 12/07/2009
Just watched Jon on iplayer performing in comedy roadshow and really enjoyed his act. Can't wait to see/hear more of his work.
Verity Harmey - 11/07/2009
Just saw him. Think he's fab.
Verity Harmey - 11/07/2009
Just saw him. Think he's fab.
Pete - 01/07/2009
Superb comic. Ridiculously accomplished considering his age. Highly recommended.
Joanne Bass - 11/06/2009
Having listened to Jon's 6music show for a long time I was chuffed he was finally doing a gig up north. He was effortlessly funny and so charming. Everybody should go and see him in the smaller shows he's still doing because his star is quickly rising and he'll soon be filling bigger, and I think less personal, theatres!
charles - 03/06/2009
I love Jon's radio show so was worried i might be disappointed seeing him live but he was brilliant an absolute legend, definately my favourite comedian at the moment.
Emma - 17/05/2009
Jon is an incredibly funny man. One of the few people I can see over and over without ever being bored. Definitely my favourite comedian (and anyone who likes Labyrinth and dogs is fine by me!)
Bruce Owen - 04/12/2008
I saw Jon in Maidstone and he was amazing so funny and he's got very good banter with the crowd. I would encourage anyone to go and see him.
Billy - 25/07/2008
Saw him last night in Colchester and I thought he was fantastic. His neurotic self-deprecation is superb and makes a change from some of the more run-of-the-mill comedians who are more recognised than he is. A joy to watch and I hope to catch him again in the future.
Sarah - 23/07/2008
Always provides an outstanding performance! Have seen him live twice now, and I would definitely go and see him again and again.
Jo Phelan - 14/07/2008
He's obviously so comfortable on stage, it makes him the perfect compere. Loved the Bristol fight anecdote! Would book to see him again without question.
Elena - 15/06/2008
Very funny MCing. I enjoyed it al ot. He did have some hilarious moments.
Lauren - 01/06/2008
An amazing comic; I've seen him perform twice, to two very different but equally odd crowds, and both times he was the best-received performer of the night. Endearing, hilarious and absolutely one to watch.
MS - 10/02/2008
I love his comedy. So irreverent and off beat but everything he says always makes sense. He's very clever, and certainly the strongest side of the partnership on his 6music radio show with Russell Howard.rnrnAs said before he needs a bigger tour. I would love to see him at Brighton's Komedia - my favourite comedian in my favourite comedy club.
Alan Titmarsh - 31/01/2008
I think he is really really funny on his radio show, I'd like to see him live but I'm not travelling 50miles + He needs to do a bigger tour! If you haven't heard of him yet you're really missing out!
Billy Reilly - 24/01/2008
He and Russell Howard make a hilarious comedy duo, and he is equally as brilliant on his own.
Amy - 15/01/2008
Jon is a fantastic comedian. He's comedy genius with Russell Howard on their Radio show. I love the man.
Rory - 09/01/2008
Jon Richardson is hilarious. He is dynamite on the radio show with Russell Howard.
Niki di Palma - 03/11/2007
Even funnier than Russell
Olivia - 17/10/2007
I love this guy to death! Putting the 'win' back in Swindon! I've seen him 3 times and listen to his radio show every week. He's absolutely hilarious, just naturally funny. Defintely one to watch, I foresee big things for him!
Wil Hodgson - 08/09/2007
Outstanding comic
Jamie - 29/08/2007
I saw Jon last weekend in Edinburgh once in a panel show and then on the grounds of that his stand up. It was the funniest thing I saw all weekend just can't wait for his next material.
John Robins - 18/12/2006
One of the most naturally gifted comics to emerge over the past few years.
kerry howard - 20/11/2006
I think he needs a good cuddle
russell howard - 16/10/2006
The boy is very good. Very good indeed