Bruce Dessau
- Journalist and reviewer
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Interview: rarely asked questions - Richard Gadd
Richard Gadd's Waiting for Gaddot was one of the most talked about shows at the Edinburgh Fringe this summer. It won an Amused Moose award, but how it didn't pick up at least a Foster's Award nomination I don't know.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 2nd October 2015Mighty Boosh film? "Never say never"
Julian Barratt has refused to discount the possibility of a Mighty Boosh reunion in the future, neither confirming or denying frequently talked about plans for a film with Noel Fielding.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 28th September 2015Josh Widdicombe in 'Josh' - starts in November
Josh Widdicombe's new sitcom is set to air on BBC Three this November. A pilot of flatshare comedy Josh went out as part of the Comedy Feeds online series in 2014.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 25th September 2015Shazia Mirza, comedy review: nothing if not brave
Shazia Mirza evoked Rivers in this confrontational set, says Bruce Dessau.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 25th September 2015News: Funny Women results
American performer Desiree Burch has been crowned winner of the 2015 Funny Women final. The show took place at Kings Place in London and was compered by Kerry Godliman.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 24th September 2015Interview: rarely asked questions - Andi Osho
We haven't seen a lot of Andi Osho on the UK comedy circuit recently because she has been dividing her time between the UK and America.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 24th September 2015TV review: Brilliantman!, Sky Arts
Sky's silent comedy season comes to an end this week and they've saved the best until last. For those mourning the demise of Kevin Eldon's BBC Two series here is a chance to see the ubiquitous character comedian/actor in the lead role in his very own comedy one-off.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 24th September 2015Review: Magners New Act Final Greenwich Comedy Festival
Another week, another comedy competition. The Magners New Act 2015 was the last gig of this year's Greenwich Comedy Festival and looks set to be another regular staging post for ambitious comedians.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 21st September 2015Rarely Asked Questions - Doug Stanhope
The first time I encountered Doug Stanhope he was in bed in his Edinburgh Fringe flat. I think he may have been tattooing himself at the time.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 19th September 2015Review: The News Quiz hosted by Miles Jupp, Radio 4
I'm not sure if fans will be saying "Sandi who?" just yet, but as debuts go this was a pretty efficient one. Jupp felt like a good fit and I'm sure he will get better. As he joshed when referring to Jeremy Corbyn: "It's all a learning curve and he'll be a lot more confident by episode 2..."
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 18th September 2015