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Bruce Dessau
Bruce Dessau

Bruce Dessau

  • Journalist and reviewer

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Matt Forde to interview Tony Blair

Matt Forde will be joined by former PM Tony Blair for a one off Political Party Brexit special.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 6th February 2019

New Act of the Year Final review

The New Act of the Year competition, running since 1987, has an impressive talent-spotting record. Previous finalists include Stewart Lee, Lee Mack, Harry Hill and Russell Brand. Tough acts to follow for 2019's champion Njambi McGrath.

Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 4th February 2019

New Act of the Year results announced

Comedian Njambi McGrath has been chosen as 'top of the bill' at this year's New Act of the Year competition.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 2nd February 2019

Leicester Square Theatre Sketch Off finalists announced

The finalists have been announced for the Leicester Square Theatre Sketch Off Final 2019.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 2nd February 2019

Pleasance announces their first Edinburgh Fringe shows

After a record year in 2018 in which the Pleasance artists won two Fringe Firsts, two Herald Angels, one Herald Archangel award and the Holden Street Theatres Award, and Pleasance acts won both Best Newcomer and Best Show at the prestigious Edinburgh Comedy Awards, Pleasance are back with another fantastic programme. Kicking things off the Pleasance Theatre Trust have already put shows on sale.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 31st January 2019

Assembly Festival announces first batch of Fringe shows

Assembly Festival has announced the first fourteen shows in its Fringe programme for 2019. Tickets are now on sale for shows between July 31 and August 26.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 31st January 2019

Comedian Greg Cook dies

Cook, who was compared to Les Dawson, was a regular club comic and appeared at The Comedy Store, Jongleurs, The Glee, The Stand, Rawhide, The Roundhouse, Lee Hurst's Backyard as well as in Dubai.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 31st January 2019

Sarah Keyworth review

Sarah Keyworth's show Dark Horse is an absolute gem.

Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 30th January 2019

Interview: rarely asked questions - Paul F Taylor

Offbeat, quirky and often delivered at breakneck speed, take a leap into the unknown with Paul F Taylor's blend of daft character comedy, animal impersonations, and surreal story-telling.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 30th January 2019

Major Edinburgh Fringe shows announced

Major Edinburgh Fringe Festival shows have been announced for Daniel Sloss, Jimeoin and Craig Hill.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 30th January 2019

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