Bruce Dessau
- Journalist and reviewer
Press clippings
Record breaking show for Kiri Pritchard-McLean
Kiri Pritchard-McLean's final venue of her tour of the UK and Ireland has been upgraded to a larger space for a record-breaking two nights. Kiri is the first performer in the history of the Theatr Bryn Terfel to appear at the venue for two consecutive nights.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 5th November 2024Janey Godley - a true comedy one-off
Here's a trade secret. When I write an obituary of a comedian I usually do some searches on social media to see what friends and colleagues have said about them. It gives readers a flavour of what people thought of them, but it is also a good way of filling out the word count on a story when you don't have much information about the cause of death. With Janey Godley, there was a flood of tributes after her death at 63 was announced and I've woken up this morning to see that they are still pouring it.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 3rd November 2024Dr Strangelove review
It is really Coogan who makes Dr Strangelove a classic production, mixing hard-hitting satire with knockabout humour
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 31st October 2024Ricky Gervais review
Has Ricky become the Donald Trump of stand-up?
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 30th October 2024Edy Hurst interview
Edy Hurst talks witch trials, neurodivergence and vengaboys.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 28th October 2024Generation Z review
At times it feels as if Wheatley couldn't decide whether he was making a Black Mirror episode or a Shaun Of The Dead reboot but in the end that doesn't really matter - the result is a successful mix of both with a bit of social commentary thrown into the mix too.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 28th October 2024Rarely asked questions: Daniel Foxx
Daniel Foxx is performing at Live at Brighton Dome Bleeped as part of the inaugural Brighton Dome Comedy Festival. A swear-free edition of the venue's flagship comedy showcase Live at Brighton Dome, the show is a mixed bill of high quality acts, with no rude bits.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 18th October 2024Maisie Adam at the Clapham Grand review: a comedy natural at the top of her game
The Yorkshire born comedian is having a real moment - and it's not hard to see why.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 18th October 2024Rarely asked questions: George Lewis
Stockport-born writer and comedian George Lewis, who has repeatedly gone viral on social media for his hysterical parenting skits and instantly relatable sketches (racking up over 350 million views), is hosting a free comedy show about 'AI', asking Is My Fridge Smarter Than Me?.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 18th October 2024Mo Gilligan at the Eventim Apollo review
His everyman charisma inspired deafening laughter.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 11th October 2024