Bruce Dessau
- Journalist and reviewer
Press clippings Page 252
Interview: rarely asked questions - John Finnemore
John Finnemore is bringing his new sketch show to the stage. John Finnemore's Souvenir Cabin will run from 30th September - 11th October at London's Shaw Theatre.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 18th 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 2015Top Coppers, BBC3, review
And there are plenty of moments to enjoy here, from Rich Fulchers unashamedly sleazy Mayor protesting his innocence whenever he is caught with his pants down - which is quite often - to the sight of my old London university building doubling as Justice City's Town Hall (maybe just me on that one then).
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 17th September 2015Robin Ince documentary nominated for Mind Award
Robin Ince's Radio 4 documentary, Tears of a Clown, has been shortlisted for a Mind Media Award.
Bruce Dessau, Chortle, 17th September 2015Glasgow Comedy Festival gets new head
Sarah Watson has been named as the new Director of the Glasgow International Comedy Festival. Watson replaces Tommy Sheppard, who has stepped down following his recent election as Member of Parliament for Edinburgh East. Watson was previously the Festival Manager.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 15th September 2015Kevin Bridges, comedy review
He makes the terrifyingly tough toil of stand-up resemble a piece of cake.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 15th September 2015Comedians respond to Corbyn-mania
It has actually been David Cameron's comments that prompted the pithiest satire.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 14th September 2015Jeremy Corbyn: good for politics & good for comedy too?
It is still too early to say whether Jeremy Corbyn's landslide victory will be good for the country but one thing is certain. It will be good for comedy. If there were not enough jokes already hurtling around the Twitterverse following his election, we can expect plenty more in the weeks and years to come.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 13th September 2015Rarely Asked Questions - John Robins
If you don't know who John Robins is, then it is about time you remedied the situation.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 13th September 2015Josh Widdicombe gig cancelled due to power cut
Josh Widdicombe was forced to cancel the opening night of his 'What Do I Do Now...' tour last night after a powercut hit the Playhouse Theatre in Oxford.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 10th September 2015