Bruce Dessau
- Journalist and reviewer
Press clippings Page 281
Comedians sign letter condemning "banter"
A collective of comedians including Daniel Sloss, Katherine Ryan, Janey Godley and Jenny Eclair has signed a statement condemning misogyny dressed up as banter. This article publishes the letter in full.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 10th November 2014Dapper Laughs/Daniel O'Reilly issues apology
Daniel O'Reilly, who plays the character Dapper Laughs, has issued the following statement on social media about the current controversy and accusations of misogyny: "I know there has been heated commentary on social media in recent days, online abuse of any kind is wrong. Therefore I would like to say a few words to make my views clear. Some comedians push the boundaries in the name of entertainment. That means taking risks. But I think it's important that if we over step the mark and cause upset that we apologise. I would like to say sorry to those people who I have upset by my recent comments. I assure them that was not my intention."
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 9th November 2014Interview: rarely asked questions - Mark Thomas
Mark Thomas is pretty much a comedy legend. He's been around for three decades and is as busy and vital as ever. And unpredictable.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 8th November 2014Paul Chowdhry, Leicester Square Theatre - comedy review
Despite a reputation for being edgy, Paul Chowdhry seemed to prefer routines about Jeremy Clarkson and Michael Jackson which felt way past their tell-by date.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 5th November 2014Interview: rarely asked questions - Romesh Ranganathan
When I wrote a story about Romesh Ranganathan winning the Leicester Comedy Festival Comedian of the Year Award in 2013 I spelt his surname wrong. It is no excuse of course, but I had never heard of him back then.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 4th November 2014Opinion: Do comedians need reviews?
One of the bits of fall-out from the whole Andrew Lawrence furore is that he told me on Facebook that I am not welcome at his forthcoming London shows.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 30th October 2014L Vaughan Spencer launches Kickstarter campaign
Motivational guru L Vaughan Spencer has launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund his new live DVD, entitled Don't Be Needy Be Succeedy. Spencer is recording the show at the Comedy Store in London on November 17 and has said that this may be his last-ever live performance, though he may still be available for corporate bookings. L Vaughan Spencer is the creation of Comedy Store Player and actor Neil Mullarkey.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 29th October 2014Review: Celia Pacquola, Soho Theatre
Pacquola has an extremely winning personality and she needed it last night. It was one of those occasions when there was a, how can I put this? oh, I know, bell end in the audience, who seemed to want to have a one-to-one conversation with the performer mid-gig.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 29th October 2014TV preview: Toast of London, C4
Matt Berry really could keep you hooked by reading the telephone directory.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 28th October 2014Interview: rarely asked questions - Ivo Graham
Ivo Graham might as well have "future star" written through him like "Blackpool" through a stick of rock purchased in a famous seaside resort in the north-west.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 24th October 2014