Bruce Dessau
- Journalist and reviewer
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Results of Amused Moose National New Comic Award Final
The final has taken place today of the Amused Moose National New Comic Award at The Space @ Symposium Hall in Edinburgh.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 13th August 2017Comedians plan mass spoon-in
Performers Patrick Monahan and Lily Lovett are planning to share the festive love with a three day love extravaganza from 17 -19 August.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 12th August 2017Sophie Willan wins Herald Angel Award
Bolton comedian Sophie Willan has won the prestigious Herald Angel Award for her second stand up show Branded, currently at the Pleasance Courtyard at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 12th August 2017When Fringe posters become works of art
Comedian Annie McGrath did an art foundation course, so decided to put that to good use by painting her Edinburgh Fringe show poster.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 11th August 2017Late Show looks for new venue following noise complaint
Late night extravaganza The Asylum, led by Phil Nichol and Kirsty Newton, has been forced to look for a new venue following complaints that it is too noisy.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 11th August 2017Is there a doctor in the house? Luckily yes. Onstage.
Comedian and junior doctor Ed Patrick had to pause his show yesterday to attend to a collapsed audience member.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 10th August 2017Mae Martin: 'I like to do shows that open a dialogue'
From sexuality to drug addiction, Mae Martin's stand-up sets thrive on being brutally honest, she tells Bruce Dessau.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 8th August 2017Video: please help struggling Edinburgh performers
Comedian Garrett Millerick makes an appeal in conjunction with Comic Relief on behalf of those having a hard time on the Fringe.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 8th August 2017Bruce Dessau on 30 years attending the Fringe
The Edinburgh Fringe is 70 years old this year. Veteran comedy critic Bruce Dessau remembers 3/7ths of it. At least, he remembers the really odd stuff.
Bruce Dessau, FringePig, 7th August 2017Martha McBrier told not to play the didgeridoo
Comedian Martha McBrier has come under attack for posing on her Edinburgh poster playing a didgeridoo. Apparently women are not supposed to play the traditional instrument.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 6th August 2017