Bruce Dessau
- Journalist and reviewer
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Rarely asked questions: James Mullinger
Stand-up comedian James Mullinger has done what a lot of us probably dream of doing. He left London and relocated. Mullinger chose New Brunswick in Canada. Since arriving he has lived the dream - with a few bumps in the road to changing from city kid to "country bumpkin" - and established himself as one of the regions comedy stars.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 9th December 2023Lucy Beaumont and Sam Campbell launch podcast
Following the recent Taskmaster finale, Series 16 constants Lucy Beaumont and Sam Campbell are teaming up to join and potential conquer the podcast movement with Lucy and Sam's Perfect Brains.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 5th December 2023Comedian & chef George Egg nominated for posh award
Comedian and chef George Egg has been nominated for an Fortnum & Mason's Food and Drink Award for his comedy/cooking online content - the Snack Hacker videos that he started making during lockdown.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 4th December 2023BBC recommissions Russell Kane's Evil Genius podcast
Following the TV series version for Sky History, Russell Kane is back in the driving seat once more with a brand new 12 episode series of the hit BBC podcast, Evil Genius.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 30th November 2023Eddie Izzard review
Izzard remixed her formidable back catalogue for what could become a farewell tour if she's selected as a prospective Labour MP.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 28th November 2023Such Brave Girls review
When I was growing up an awkward sitcom scene would be a child walking in on their parents together in bed. The first episode of Such Brave Girls takes things a bit further.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 23rd November 2023Rarely asked questions: Damien Warren-Smith creator of acclaimed actor Garry Starr
Damien Warren-Smith is the creator of Garry Starr, the renowned classical actor. In his landmark show, Garry Starr Perfoms Everything, Starr delivers every style of theatre imaginable, thus saving the performing arts from extinction.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 22nd November 2023Rarely asked questions - Connor Burns
Hot on the heels of his sold out Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2023 run, Scottish comedian Connor Burns is on tour with his critically acclaimed show Vertigo.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 9th November 2023Wells Comedy Festival 2024 announces first shows
James Acaster, John Kearns and Jessica Fostekew are the first names announced for Somerset's weekend-long comedy festival.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 8th November 2023Ahir Shah: Ends review
The show packs so much in: politics, class, race, grief, colonialism, marriage and the ubiquity of Ottolenghi cookbooks.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 7th November 2023