Bruce Dessau
- Journalist and reviewer
Press clippings Page 169
Review: Glasgow International Comedy Festival
I don't know what the festival did to upset the gods but the rain was coming down in biblical proportions. On the plus side this might have helped to shift some extra tickets. What better way to shelter than at a comedy gig?
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 13th March 2018Julian Dutton to play John Le Mesurier in new show
Impressionist and comedian Julian Dutton is to play comic legend John Le Mesurier in a new show.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 9th March 2018Ross Noble among Olivier Award nominations
Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein has picked up a number of Olivier Award nominations today. Ross Noble is up for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical for his performance as Igor. Lesley Joseph is up for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical as Frau Blücher. The production itself is up for Mastercard Best New Musical.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 6th March 2018This Country, Series 2, Episode 2, reviiew
Tedium has never been so hilarious.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 5th March 2018Interview: rarely asked questions - Ari Eldjarn
Icelandic comic Ari Eldjarn is making waves on the UK comedy scene.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 3rd March 2018Kickstarter campaign for book of Comedians' War Stories
A crowdfunding campaign has been set up to fund a book of cartoons and comedians' anecdotes about their worst gig experiences.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 28th February 2018Interview: rarely asked questions - Rose Matafeo
New Zealand's Rose Matafeo isn't really a stand-up comedian at all. She is simply a force of nature.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 27th February 2018Interview: rarely asked questions - Paul Smith
Paul Smith is a genuine comedy phenomenon.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 27th February 2018Ross Noble wins What's On Stage Award
Ross Noble has won Best Supporting Actor in a Musical for his role as Igor in Young Frankenstein at the eighteenth What's On Stage Awards.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 26th February 2018Daniel Kitson makes classic shows available to buy
Daniel Kitson is releasing one of his full-length theatrically-inclined shows for fans to stream online. It will be available on February 28 but can be pre-ordered now.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 24th February 2018