Bruce Dessau
- Journalist and reviewer
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Comedian 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 2023Rarely 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 2023