Bruce Dessau
- Journalist and reviewer
Press clippings Page 163
Live Review: Tim Key, Megadate, Theatre Royal, Brighton
Mischief is key to Key, he delights in the absurd as he hypothesises in verse turning into a tree - as warned by older relatives, and is served his beer in true Mariah Carey diva style by an audience member.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 26th May 2018TV: How The Young Ones Changed Comedy, Gold
Is it really nearly 40 years since The Young Ones exploded onto BBC2 and gave British comedy a great big kick up the arse? I thought I knew a fair bit about the series, but this in-depth documentary sheds new light alongside retreading familiar ground.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 26th May 2018TV Review: The Horne Section Television Programme
Horne doesn't feel like a natural front man for a conventional entertainment show - even though he looked the part until the camera panned down to reveal his gold trainers - but then again this wasn't a conventional entertainment show.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 25th May 2018Interview: rarely asked questions - Joey Page
Joey Page is a comedy one-off, a mix of dandy, absurdist and dream-weaver.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 23rd May 2018Gala fundraiser for Louise Reay raises over £13,000
Berk's Nest, Rabbit Rabbit and Amy Annette are delighted to announce that over £13,000 was raised at the Ex Appeal gala fundraiser held at the Lyric Theatre tonight in support of comedian Louise Reay.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 21st May 2018Review: Frankie Boyle's New World Order
For an entertainment show Frankie Boyle's New World Order certainly takes things pretty seriously and a lot is crammed into thirty minutes. It's a shame it is Boyle on his best behaviour, but I'd rather have Boyle on his best behaviour than no Boyle at all.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 19th May 2018Hannah Gadsby returns to Edinburgh Fringe
Hannah Gadsby, who was the joint winner of the lastminute.com Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best Show last year with John Robins is returning this year with a new show about art.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 17th May 2018Sarah Kendall interview
Sarah Kendall has done something particularly unusual with stand-up. She has reinvented it and herself, blending storytelling and monologue while retaining splashes of classic laugh-inducing comedy.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 15th May 2018The Killing Machine review
Helm is a very good actor though maybe this isn't a huge stretch for him.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 13th May 2018Wonderdate review
Not just a deliciously sexy story, it is also beautifully filmed.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 13th May 2018