Bruce Dessau
- Journalist and reviewer
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Mae Martin, comedy review
Seriously funny tales of Tinder and turn-ons. The Canadian comic simultaneously notched up political points and infectious laughs.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 2nd June 2016Danielle Ward to offer
Comedian Danielle Ward is offering a special ticket for her Edinburgh shows at the Just The Tonic Caves. Posting on Facebook she explained that every day there will be one VIP ticket that costs £50. Whoever buys it will get "a front row seat, a bucket of Scotmid's cheapest wine & beer, a sandwich [The sandwich will be veggie. The beer vegan.] and a goodie bag. The full Katy Perry experience."
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 2nd June 2016Preview: Battersea Barge Fringe Previews
Featuring Max & Ivan, Joel Dommett, Kieran Hodgson, Stuart Goldsmith, Adam Hess, Rhys James & more.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 1st June 2016Preview: Upstart Crow, episode 4, Love is Not Love
I'm not enough of a Shakespeare scholar to vouch for the accuracy of Ben Elton's historical sitcom, but as a comedy geek I can at least confirm that it is funnier than his last effort, The Wright Way.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 30th May 2016Review, Mum, BBC2, episode 3
There has been some grumbling recently about sitcoms that aren't wall-to-wall laughs and Mum might fall into this category.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 27th May 2016Review: Upstart Crow, BBC2, episode 3
There was a bit of chat on Twitter recently about how Upstart Crow is a refreshing real sitcom, contrasting it with the trend for non-sidesplitting studio comedies, which I guess means things like Going Forward and Mum. I think there is room for both. I like the more subtle comedies and while there is nothing subtle about Ben Elton's Shakespearen send-up I can certainly see the attraction of Upstart Crow if you just want stupid, painless laughs and smutty innuendo.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 26th May 2016TV review, Mum, episode 2, BBC2
If you haven't seen Mum catch the two episodes so far on iPlayer and make an appointment to view from this Friday. Don't say I didn't tip you off.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 25th May 2016Sara Pascoe, comedy review
Hilarious confessions of a forensic mind, says Bruce Dessau.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 20th May 2016Opinion: Comedy Careers Advice From Charmian Hughes
The precocious risk taker and experimenter essential to becoming a comedian was present in me even as a child - like the time we were in the posh hotel restaurant on a family holiday in Ireland and the pudding menu offered apple tart, fruit crumble, ice creams Various, I ordered the Various.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 19th May 2016Opinion: what is stand-up?
What is stand-up comedy? I thought I knew, but I'm starting to wonder.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 19th May 2016