Bruce Dessau
- Journalist and reviewer
Press clippings Page 27
Rob Newman at Soho Theatre review: an exquisitely well-crafted show
He may never play arenas again, but Newman remains one of comedy's most skilled performers.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 5th July 2023Dave Gorman extends his Powerpoint To The People tour
Dave Gorman's critically acclaimed tour, Powerpoint To The People, has been extended for a second time with a further 24 dates announced throughout Autumn, due to demand.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 30th June 2023Tour extension for Russell Howard
His current tour will now run to 14th January 2024.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 28th June 2023Gary Delaney at the Bloomsbury Theatre review
If you crave a laugh, and frankly we could all do with some laughter right now, look no further than Gary Delaney. As long, that is, as you do not easily take offence.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 23rd June 2023The Pillowman review
The performances are all strong. Lily Allen has the toughest role with all sorts of tonal shifts, having to be variously vulnerable and assertive and much more. What she lacks in range she makes up for in charisma.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 23rd June 2023In praise of Lee Mack
I've always liked Lee Mack, but in the last couple of years something weird has happened. I think I've started to love Lee Mack.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 23rd June 2023Review: Janey Godley, The C Bomb
At times this slides towards we-had-it-tough misery memoir territory, but Godley always pulls things back with a joke and a laugh.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 21st June 2023The Change review
Bridget Christie's self-penned sitcom is certainly distinctive, while at the same time touching on quite a few familiar sitcom tropes.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 21st June 2023Micky Flanagan breaks O2 record
Micky Flanagan has broken an audience record at the O2 Arena in London with his latest show If Ever We Needed it..., which ran for nine nights.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 20th June 2023Nathan Cassidy offers charity donations in return for Edinburgh publicity
He has emailed members of the press with the following: "if you/your publication review or preview my Edinburgh shows this year I'll give The Alzheimer's Society £50 per article/review up to £500. My family have been very affected by dementia in recent years, so what better way to tug at the heart strings of the press than with this selfless gesture?! Even if you just mention what I'm doing here with this shameless publicity stunt that's £50 to The Alzheimer's Society. Thank you very much!"
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 13th June 2023