Bruce Dessau
- Journalist and reviewer
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Book review: Jokes, Jokes, Jokes: My Very Funny Memoir by Jenny Eclair
Jokes, Jokes, Jokes is a terrific read which really gives you an insight into what it is like being a professional female comedian. It is not easy.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 8th October 2024Rose Matafeo at Arcola Theatre review
Matafeo is an instantly engaging stage presence, a whipsmart whirlwind whose show proves a bracingly funny success.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 8th October 2024Gold's 2024 Christmas cracker gag competition opens
The 12th annual Christmas cracker joke contest from Gold is now open for entries.
British Comedy Guide, 7th October 2024Left wing comedian offers Liz Truss a free ticket so she can check if he is funny
Stephen G Titley says that if Liz Truss does want to come and see him appearing at the Liverpool Fringe on Friday, October 4, she can have a free ticket.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 2nd October 2024Brand new show from Daniel Kitson
Pith will run at the Royal Exchange, Manchester, from October 17 - 26. It is described as "a new storytelling experiment".
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 29th September 2024Book review: One Sinha Lifetime by Paul Sinha
Just as I'd given up waiting for a review copy of Paul Sinha's autobiography I received a message from the author. He wanted to check if I was in because he had decided to bring round a copy himself. In some ways this seems to sum up one of the themes of the book. Whatever Sinha tries he usually succeeds, but not without there being plenty of unexpected bumps in the road first.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 25th September 2024Gone Fishing is back: it's my ultimate TV treat
Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse's relationship makes the series the true catch of the day.
Bruce Dessau, What To Watch, 20th September 2024Joe Lycett to launch 'International Day of Birmingham'
On Tuesday 24th September, Joe Lycett will be in his beloved Birmingham, armed with a fistful of Friendship Agreements acquired during his road-trip around the US visiting 10 other Birminghams as part of Sky's new original entertainment series Joe Lycett's United States Of Birmingham. As the Lord Mayor's chosen ambassador, Joe has united Birmingham, Birmingham and all the other Birminghams across North America. This historic alliance will be celebrated on Tuesday 24th September and every year from this day forth and shall be known.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 19th September 2024Review: Paddy Young, Kemah Bob, Emma Sidi, Ivo Graham, Sam Campbell at Cadogan Hall
Cadogan Hall off Chelsea's Sloane Square is best known for its classy classical concerts, but lately it has started to stage classy comedy too. The shows are put together by promoters Berk's Nest, who have a great reputation for staging some of the finest shows in London and beyond so it was no suprise that this month's Friday night line-up was an excellent affair.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 17th September 2024Scott Bennett "nearly kills" fan
Scott Bennett has said how he "nearly killed" a fan last night at a gig by making him laugh so much.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 14th September 2024