Bruce Dessau
- Journalist and reviewer
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Live at the Chapel
When the pioneering Invisible Dot organisation closed down in 2016 there was a fear that the regular Union Chapel gigs promoted by ID might come to an end too. There have been lots of memorable nights at this Islington church over the years and luckily for the comedy world promoter Will Briggs has picked up the baton.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 5th February 2017Rarely Asked Questions - Rhys James
Reviewer and journalist Bruce Dessau talks to stand-up Rhys James.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 4th February 2017Iain Lee confesses to cheating on The Weakest Link
Broadcaster Iain Lee has revealed that he cheated when he appeared on a celebrity edition of The Weakest Link.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 2nd February 2017First batch of Edinburgh Fringe tickets go on sale
The first shows for the 70th anniversary edition of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe are being released today, Thursday 2 February. Tickets can be purchased on edfringe.com. More tickets will be released over the next four months before the full Fringe programme is announced on 7 June.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 1st February 2017TV preview: Tracey Ullman's Show, BBC1
By their supporting cast shalt thou know them. Or something. The first episode of the second series of Tracey Ullman's return to British sketch show comedy features an enviable cast list of contemporary comedians and actors.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 30th January 2017Review: NATYS Top Of The Bill final 2017
Rahul Kohli had just the right amount of post-Brexit politics in his set and there was something very winning about his youthful energetic style. Sure enough he was voted Top of the Bill by the judges and you can expect to be seeing a lot more of him.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 30th January 2017Book deal for doctor turned comedian Adam Kay
Junior doctor turned comedian Adam Kay has signed a deal with Picador, who will publish the autobiographical Your Life In My Hands.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 30th January 2017NATYS Top of the Bill final 2017 results
Geordie Rahul Kohli has been crowned Top of the Bill* at the annual New Act of the Year competition at the Leicester Square Theatre.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 29th January 2017Fundraiser for comedy promoter Beth O'Brien
A special charity gig is being put on by the former clients of Beth O'Brien's Ditto Productions to raise money for O'Brien's medical expenses.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 28th January 2017Shappi Khorsandi, comedy review
Funny, fascinating hour that needs some ruthless direction.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 26th January 2017