Bruce Dessau
- Journalist and reviewer
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Eddie Kadi, Michelle De Swarte and Munya Chawawa guest in TV Version of Crongton adapted by Archie Maddocks
With a focus on nurturing homegrown talent from across the UK, Crongton held an open casting call on social media for underrepresented young actors.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 19th December 2024Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian Of The Year 2024 review
There was a full house for this year's final at the Leicester Square Theatre, a mix of mates of the acts, winter tourists avoiding the storm and comedy fans.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 10th December 2024Lee Mack - the funniest man on TV and the best game show host?
Lee Mack is a man of hidden depths. We all know he is one of the funniest stand-ups around but did you know that this ex-holiday camp rep who wanted to be a jockey is also a vegan and interested in buddhism? He's full of surprises. And maybe the biggest surprise is his success as a primetime quiz show host on The 1% Club, which is currently on a pre-Christmas nightly run.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 10th December 2024Olga Koch review
It's far from relatable, but her show about growing up in a world of yachts and private jets packs a punch.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 5th December 2024Stewart Lee teams up with The Primevals
Stewart Lee has commissioned Glasgow's garage punk veterans The Primevals to write a suitably haunting song for his new touring stand-up show Stewart Lee Vs The Man Wulf, which opened in London this week.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 5th December 2024Publicist Katie Phillips dies
Phillips was a widely respected publicist in the comedy industry, founding the agency KPPR. She handled publicity for major acts including Ricky Gervais, Julian Clary and Tim Key and high profile shows including Have I Got News For You.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 28th November 2024Andy Zaltzman review
This is intelligent, irreverent humour with a mocking edge so sharp you could cut a diamond with it.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 27th November 2024Only Child review
Ony Child might not sound up your street but you would do well to stick around longer than you plan too.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 27th November 2024Alex Horne reveals his Taskmaster guest near misses
Alex Horne has revealed some of the stars he has nearly bagged for his hit show Taskmaster.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 25th November 2024A Christmas Carol (ish) at @sohoplace review: a festive hit in waiting
Despite opening night being derailed by technical problems this play balances silliness with sophistication in a way that should make it a Christmas favourite.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 22nd November 2024