Bruce Dessau
- Journalist and reviewer
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Interview: Rarely Asked Questions - Georgie Morrell
Ever wanted to be an icon and have everyone look up to you? Ever wanted to be the face of disability? Georgie Morrell didn't but she is now and she doesn't remember agreeing to this. Or did she? Join Georgie as she explores disability and why being sick on a puppy will come back to haunt you.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 28th July 2019Stars for Dan vs Food revealed
In a special one-off event Dan Cardwell will be eating a three course meal onstage at the Edinburgh Frige while other comedians attempt tp put him off.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 27th July 2019Rarely asked questions - Richard Stott
Comedian Richard Stott is making his Edinburgh Fringe debut this summer and he certainly has an original story. Richard was born with Poland Syndrome making him lopsided with a misshapen hand and missing pectoral muscle.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 24th July 2019Preview: Been there, done that, back & doing it again
There's a school of thought that the Edinburgh Fringe is a Young Person's Game. But actually in recent years it has become an older person's game too. Maybe they are the baby boomer generation who can afford to lose a few grand every August or maybe they just love the thrill of the Fringe and the art of stand-up. Whatever the reasons here are some comedians who know the game inside out and are the collective epitome of a safe pair of comedy hands. And no, they are not listed in descending order of chronology. We'll not be having any age before beauty here. Some of them might not be doing a full Fringe run, but at their age I think we can allow them a few days off. Click on their names for their dates and ticket details.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 22nd July 2019The Edinburgh Fringe's top male comedians to watch
Last week I ran a story about the women set to dominate this year's Edinburgh Fringe. I was thinking about posting a companion piece about men, except that when you click on the link you get a blank page. A bit like if someone published a book called The Compassion And Wisdom of Donald Trump and when you open it there is nothing in it.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 21st July 2019Comedians go on mass diet for charity
A group of 14 comedians is going on a diet to raise money for the charities MIND and Comedy Support Act.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 17th July 2019Review: GameFace, C4
Main female character with a chaotic life, dishy enigmatic male, boozy friends, embarrassing sexual scenarios, therapy sessions...it's impossible to write about Roisin Conaty's GameFace without at least noting some of the similarities with Fleabag.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 17th July 2019Daniel Kitson confirms two last minute Edinburgh shows
Daniel Kitson has confitmed that he will be performing two shows at the Edinburgh Fringe this summer. Tickets go on sale today.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 17th July 2019The women set to dominate the Fringe this year
I've just been going through the Edinburgh Fringe brochure looking for potential Edinburgh Comedy Award-winning shows and this year, more than ever, I think the list could be dominated by women.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 15th July 2019For Robin Williams line-up announced
Nish Kumar will host the show.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 14th July 2019