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Bruce Dessau
Bruce Dessau

Bruce Dessau

  • Journalist and reviewer

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Assembly announces first batch of Edinburgh Fringe Shows

Assembly Festival has announced its first shows for its 2024 season, running Wednesday 31 July to Monday 26 August.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 15th February 2024

Rarely asked questions: Farah Sharp

Farah Sharp is one of the talented female Arab comedians taking part in a special comedy event at the Royal Albert Hall Elgar Room on March 1.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 15th February 2024

Dan Jones sells shares in himself

It has been said that comedians have to sell themselves these days to be a success. And now stand-up Dan Jones has taken this literally. He aims to become the first publicly owned comedian.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 15th February 2024

Rarely asked questions: Tommy Tiernan

Tommy Tiernan is one of the finest, most original comedians working today.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 13th February 2024

Lou Sanders leaves Dancing On Ice and social media is angry

Sanders was one of two celebrities eliminated in the latest show.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 11th February 2024

Iain Stirling admits doing private comedy show to wife Laura Whitmore

Iain Stirling has revealed that he does his own private comedy show to wife Laura Whitmore if he doesn't have a comedy gig booked in. It is not always wanted though.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 9th February 2024

Rarely asked questions: Mark Nelson

Scottish comedy star Mark Nelson is currently on the road on his first UK & Irish tour.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 8th February 2024

Theatre review: Jeffrey Bernard Is Unwell

Love pubs? Love theatre? Then I definitely have a show for you. Robert Bathurst, best known for Cold Feet and Toast Of London, plays Jeffrey Bernard, renowned writer and boozer who finds himself locked in Soho's Coach and Horses overnight.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 8th February 2024

Mo Gilligan tour extended

Mo Gilligan today announces a huge 2025 UK leg of his highly anticipated World Tour... In the Moment due to phenomenal demand.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 5th February 2024

Lou Sanders calls Dancing On Ice atmosphere 'toxic'

Lou Sanders has caused a kerfuffle by describing the atmosphere backstage at ITV1's Dancing On Ice as "toxic".

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 4th February 2024

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