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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: 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

BGT comic Allan Finnegan sets up crowdfunder for cancer treatment

Comedian Allan Finnegan, who wowed TV viewers and judges with his appearance on Britain's Got Talent, has set up a gofundme page to raise money for vital cancer treatment.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 2nd February 2024

Joe Lycett to headline National Student Pride

Joe Lycett will headline the National Student Pride main stage on Saturday 24th February.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 27th January 2024

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