Bruce Dessau
- Journalist and reviewer
Press clippings Page 159
Interview: rarely asked questions - Jim Tavare
If you are returning to Edinburgh after a break it helps if you have a story to tell. Jim Tavare has had a break in every sense and a story to tell.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 12th July 2018TV: 8 Out Of Ten Cats Does Countdown All-Female Edition
Never mind coming a long way since women got the vote, we've come a long way since a few years ago when women were seen as token females on quiz shows and TV decided that a woman should be on every panel.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 12th July 2018Interview: rarely asked questions - Craig Hill
I've been waiting for years for Craig Hill to become a household name. Ever since I saw him do a storming, riotous set in a Parisian comedy club over a decade ago.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 11th July 2018Interview: rarely asked questions - Elf Lyons
It has been said that the art of clowning is about releasing your inner idiot. Lyons certainly releases hers.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 10th July 2018Interview: rarely asked questions - Ivan Aristeguieta
Third World meets First World when this award-winning South American makes his Edinburgh debut.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 9th July 2018A Special Evening with John Cleese review
John Cleese famously embarked on a series of solo performances in the UK in 2011 entitled The Alimony Tour, undertaken to fund an expensive divorce. Last night's one-off was a preview of a new work raising money for a very different cause - Hacked Off, the organisation campaigning for a free and accountable press.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 9th July 2018Interview: rarely asked questions - Daniel Sloss
It's shaping up to be both a great and a busy year for Daniel Sloss.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 5th July 2018Edinburgh performer produced by John Cleese
This stand-up comedy show features two USA comedians; one has over 100 million YouTube views, the other has a famous Dad.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 5th July 2018Interview: rarely asked questions - Jimeoin
Observational comedy ninja Jimeoin returns to Edinburgh this summer with not one but two mighty shows.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 5th July 2018Interview: rarely asked questions - Marcus Brigstocke
Today Beyond The Joke kicks off its annual season of interviews to get you all excited about the comedy in store.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 4th July 2018