Bruce Dessau
- Journalist and reviewer
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Interview: rarely asked questions - Jessie Cave
Jessie Cave is one of the most honest comedians I've ever encountered.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 13th July 2018Interview: 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 2018