Bruce Dessau
- Journalist and reviewer
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Edinburgh Fringe preview: Kerry Godliman
Godliman tells jokes that everyone can relate to, but they are much more than just trite observations.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 15th July 2014Edinburgh Fringe preview: Katherine Ryan
London-based Canadian Ryan is doing a short run in Edinburgh but has already completed a proper run at the Soho Theatre with her latest show, Glam Role Model. I saw it on the very first night and it felt like a bit of a work-in-progress then, a potentially great set in search of a suitable ending. Word has it that Ryan has found the ending since then.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 14th July 2014Preview: Latitude Festival
I thought I had the best job in the world. And then I met Tania Harrison. Tania is head of arts and comedy at Festival Republic, the UK's leading festival and event promoter. One of her jobs is to organise the comedy for the upcoming Latitude Festival, which runs from July 17 - 20.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 14th July 2014Edinburgh Fringe preview: Bobby Mair
The UK comedy circuit has a habit of embracing comedians from around the globe with dark tales.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 13th July 2014Edinburgh Fringe preview: Susan Calman
Susan Calman is smart, funny and probably the finest comedian on the circuit who can stand upright in a black taxi cab.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 12th July 2014Edinburgh Fringe preview: Bridget Christie
As Edinburgh previews go, this one is pretty unmissable.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 11th July 2014Tim Minchin review
This was really Tim Minchin's night and from the opening chords of Rock And Roll Nerd he was on sparkling form.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 11th July 2014Edinburgh Fringe preview: Lindsay Sharman
I'm tentatively obsessed with relative newcomer Lindsay Sharman. I first saw her in the final of the Piccadilly Comedy Cub New Comedian of the Year final in 2013.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 10th July 2014Edinburgh 2015 Fringe preview: Brett Goldstein
I've had a soft spot for Brett Goldstein ever since I first reviewed him at a stand-up gig and he had to deal with one of the most difficult audiences I've ever seen, which included a drooling devil dog and a potty-mouthed old lady.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 9th July 2014Review: Brendon Burns, Soho Theatre
It's wryly amusing that early on in Brendon Burns' latest show he has a pop at the notion of comedians' comedians and Stewart Lee - "he invented the pause".
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 9th July 2014