Bruce Dessau
- Journalist and reviewer
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Olga Koch to perform in India
Olga Koch brings her hit one-woman stand-up comedy show Prawn Cocktail to Mumbai and Bengaluru, for the first time.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 4th January 2024MBE for Arabella Weir
Arabella Weir has been awarded an MBE in the New Year's Honours list for services to the Arts and to Young People.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 30th December 2023Comedian of the year: Lee Mack
It didn't take me long to decide who my Comedian of the Year 2023 was. I just had to think about the last few day's viewing.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 26th December 2023Operation Mincemeat Song to be released on International Women's Day
Sony Music is delighted to announce the upcoming release of a limited-edition 7" yellow vinyl featuring the "West End's most unlikely showstopper" (WhatsOnStage), Hester Leggatt's heartfelt solo sung by Jak Malone, who portrays Leggatt on-stage, to coincide with International Women's Day on 8 March 2024.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 23rd December 2023Adam Hills donates gold prosthetic foot to charity
Adam Hills has donated a gold prosthetic foot to The National Paralympic Heritage Trust (NPHT).
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 20th December 2023Theatre review: The Motive And The Cue
Mark Gatiss and Johnny Flynn play, respectively, Sir John Gielgud and Richard Burton.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 20th December 2023Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian Of The Year Final review
Sallyann Fellows had a lot of charm, and don't underestimate the power of charm - along with her gags it helped her to win the top prize on the night.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 18th December 2023Pandemonium review
Anyone seeing Armando Iannucci credited as the writer of Pandemonium might expect a satire with the brutality of The Thick Of It or the classy bite of Veep. Think again.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 17th December 2023BCG Pro Talent Awards for Performance 2023 - Review
I've judged two comedy competitions recently and despite most of the names being unknown to me, the standard has been incredibly high.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 17th December 2023Sara Pascoe to headline Latitude as first festival acts are announced
Sara said, "Absolutely buzzing with excitement to be returning to the comedy arena. Instead of hibernating this winter I'll be glittering my face, tie-dying my socks, and getting festival ready!"
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 11th December 2023