Bruce Dessau
- Journalist and reviewer
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Greater Manchester Fringe shows announced
Robin Ince and Ben Moor will have shows at the festival.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 24th February 2020New podcast from Lou Sanders called Cuddle Club
In Cuddle Club Lou has an intimate chat with a special guest about their preferences for different hug-based scenarios and, just like a cuddle, their answers are personal, vulnerable and definitely revealing.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 22nd February 2020More names announced for Wells Comedy Festival
The Wells Comedy Festival in Somerset - now in its sixth year - returns this May and another 13 shows are now on sale, bringing the total up to 58.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 22nd February 2020Film preview: Daniel Sloss X in cinemas tonight
Daniel Sloss's critically acclaimed stand-up show X is to be screened in Vue cinemas all over the UK tonight.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 21st February 2020New non-Fiction menopause book written by Jenny Eclair
Quercus Books is to publish a refreshingly honest menopause survival guide Older and Wider by comedian Jenny Eclair.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 21st February 2020Over £20,000 raised for Leicester Comedy Festival
Geoff Rowe said "Whilst the festival continues to grow and develop each year, we need continued support to keep the thing going, and engage with as many community groups as possible."
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 20th February 2020TV preview: Intelligence, Sky One
It is not surprise that Sky has already ordered a second series.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 20th February 2020Catherine Cohen interview
"I did 28 shows at Edinburgh Fringe and almost lost my mind".
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 20th February 2020TV preview: Comedy Playhouse - Bumps, BBC One
Sometimes a sitcom has success written all over it. King Gary and Scarborough both had potential to be hits. Bumps feels like an instant hit. If the BBC doesn't commission a series they don't need their Fallopian tubes testing, they need their brains testing.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 20th February 2020Opinion: What makes a hit?
There is just so much alchemy in what makes a hit. Maybe nobody really does know anything.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 19th February 2020