Bruce Dessau
- Journalist and reviewer
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Berk's Nest production company announces more Edinburgh Shows
Newly announced shows include the return of Sophie Duker, Celya AB, and Paul Williams - the "little Alex Horne" of Taskmaster New Zealand.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 2nd April 2024Pleasance adds more shows to Edinburgh Fringe
The Pleasance has added another 134 shows to their Edinburgh Festival Fringe roster this summer.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 2nd April 2024Gilded Balloon announces more Fringe shows including Mhairi Black, Michelle Brasier and Christopher Hall
Gilded Balloon have today added over 65 shows for 2024's Edinburgh Festival Fringe line-up including Mhairi Black's first ever Fringe show, a triumphant return for Michelle Brasier and social media sensation Christopher Hall.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 2nd April 2024Avalon Management announces Edinburgh Fringe line-up
Avalon have announced their promoted line-up of artists who are performing at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 2nd April 2024Comedy promoter/compere Alan Seaman has died
The death of the popular figure on the Midlands comedy circuit has been reported on social media and tributes have been paid by colleagues who worked with him over the years.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 29th March 2024Big Mood review
Channel 4 has been getting some stick recently for the quality of its programming but this is an enjoyable sitcom deftly balancing laugh-out-loud moments and serious issues. Coughlan alone makes it must-see TV.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 29th March 2024Over 100 more shows added to Assembly's Edinburgh Fringe line-up
Summer is on the way and the festival season is hotting up, with Assembly Festival announcing a further 110 shows for this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 28th March 2024Mandy review
It helps, of course, that Morgan is a brilliant physical comic. When not contorting her face she is strutting gormlessly along, like a stick thin praying mantis with the hairdo of Bet Lynch. It's hard not to be hilarious when you look like that.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 27th March 2024Ed Gamble forced to remove hot dog from tour advert
The original ad for the shows entitled Hot Diggety Dog feature the Off Menu co-host wiping a dribble of sauce off of his face while he sits with a half-eaten hot dog on his plate. However, Transport for London regulations forbid fast food being featured on posters in an effort to tackle childhood obesity so the hot dog has now been replaced by a much healthier cucumber.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 26th March 2024Lucy Beaumont review
The rising TV star brings a freshness and a flourish to every yarn she spins.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 25th March 2024