Bruce Dessau
- Journalist and reviewer
Press clippings Page 194
Interview: rarely asked questions - Kai Humphries
In boxing, the only thing more powerful than sibling rivalry is brotherly love. Stand-up Kai Humphries and his brother Gav grew up on a council estate in Blyth and in Humphries' new show Punch-Drunk he tells the story of how a life-changing accident in 2013 led him and his brother to create a chain of comedy clubs and how Punch-Drunk comedy's literally life-saving Comedians Boxing charity event rejuvenated a community's spirit.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 16th July 2017New film from Garth Marenghi creator Matt Holness
Matt Holness, who created comic horror writer Garth Marenghi, is in the process of finishing his first full-length British independent feature film as director.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 16th July 2017Review: Adam Hess, Latitude 2017
I find Adam Hess extremely funny but I wonder if he needs help. Maybe of the therapy kind or maybe of the directorial kind. Or maybe both.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 16th July 2017Review: Ivo Graham, Latitude 2017
As long as I've been seeing him Graham has talked about being an Old Etonian.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 16th July 2017Review: John Robins, Latitude 2017
Despite the bravado and rage this half hour sadcom ends on a plaintive, poignant note.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 16th July 2017Review: Rose Matafeo, Latitude 2017
New Zealand's Rose Matafeo isn't really a stand-up comedian at all. She is simply a force of nature. A whirlwind in human form ready to whip up a comedy storm from the moment she walks on and sends up her own speccy appearance.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 16th July 2017Review: Chris Ramsey, Latitude 2017
OK, he's no Daniel Kitson and he is not reinventing the wheel, but he can put a smile on the most gloomy curmudgeon's face.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 15th July 2017Review: Susan Calman, Latitude 2017
Her Friday afternoon set was one of the highlights in the comedy tent on the first day of Latitude, mixing old and new material.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 15th July 2017Review: Brennan Reece, Latitude 2017
I'm still no clearer about Reece's sexuality, but we are clearly going to be seeing a lot more of him so we should all have a chance to make up our own minds soon.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 15th July 2017Review: Reginald D Hunter, Latitude 2017
The second day of comedy at Latitude was headlined by Reginald D Hunter. A month ago he broke his leg and since then he has been performing in a wheelchair. "I celebrated 20 years of being in England by breaking my ass," he quipped.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 15th July 2017