Bruce Dessau
- Journalist and reviewer
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Douglas Is Cancelled preview
There have been so many trailers for new ITV1 comedy drama Douglas Is Cancelled I felt like I'd seen it before I hit the play button. And even when I'd hit the button and watched the first episode a lot of it was scarily familiar. But in a Good Way.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 26th June 2024Crisis for Somerset Comedy Festival - promoter calls for fans to buy tickets
The Somerset Comedy Festival has hit a financial crisis, with the result that many of the shows have had to be cancelled. Seann Walsh and Simon Brodkin are among those no longer appearing at the festival which was initially due to run at various venues across the county from July 3 - 28.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 24th June 2024Jenny Eclair artwork to be raffled for Animal Charity
Animal charity SPANA (the Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad) is delighted to have received a bespoke piece of artwork from Jenny Eclair, which will now be raffled online to raise vital funds for the charity.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 14th June 2024Alfie Packham interview
"I think the audience deserves a little something." Alfie Packham tells us about his debut hour, My Gift to You.
Bruce Dessau, The Wee Review, 14th June 2024Comedy Bloomers LGBTQ+ New Comedian of the Year results
Marty Gleeson was last night crowned winner of the Comedy Bloomers LGBTQ+ New Comedian of the Year, with Maple Zuo and Sallyann Fellowes receiving special recognition as runners up in the competition.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 13th June 2024Is this a clue to the final Inside No. 9?
The Cryptic Crossword in The Guardian on the day of broadcast has been set by Sphinx, which just happens to be the nickname used by Steve Pemberton when he sets crosswords.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 12th June 2024Miles Jupp at the Duchess Theatre review
His brush with mortality makes for jaw achingly funny comedy.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 11th June 2024Daniel Kitson to compere benefit gig with Katherine Ryan, Lou Sanders, Tom Rosenthal and more
Cult comedy superstar Daniel Kitson is set to compere an all-star benefit in aid of autism charity PDA next month.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 10th June 2024Adam Buxton at Eventim Apollo review
Effortless comedy and chemistry with special guest Louis Theroux.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 10th June 2024