Bruce Dessau
- Journalist and reviewer
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Edinburgh Fringe preview: Richard Herring
What more can one say about Richard Herring that hasn't already been said?
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 27th June 2014Edinburgh Fringe preview: John Robins
Comedy is all about timing and this year Robins is doing plenty of previews so that he should have his ending ready from the very start.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 26th June 2014Edinburgh Fringe preview: Paul Chowdhry
When it comes to winning over an audience Paul Chowdhry doesn't take the easy route.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 25th June 2014Edinburgh preview: Alex Edelman
I'm pleased to see he is doing Edinburgh again and also that he is still working regularly in London.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 23rd June 2014Interview: Rarely Asked Questions - Christian O'Connell
Christian O'Connell is probably best known as the quickfire Absolute Radio DJ, but he harbours a dark secret. Before he got his radio break he was a stand-up comedian.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 23rd June 2014Edinburgh preview: Lou Sanders, Aces & Eights
Some of the most exciting Edinburgh-bound comedians seem to be female.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 22nd June 2014Edinburgh Fringe Preview: Luke Toulson
He's a funny, quick-thinking storytelling sort of guy who talks about subjects ranging from family and relationships to politics and always finds a fresh angle.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 21st June 2014Edinburgh preview: Bridget Christie
Today's Edinburgh preview is a bit of a no-brainer.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 21st June 2014Edinburgh Fringe Preview: Sara Pascoe
I've been tipping Sara Pascoe for stardom for so long now if she doesn't make it big soon it is going to start becoming embarrassing.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 20th June 2014Edinburgh preview: Holly Burn
There have been a lot of male performers in recent years who have excelled at immersive, madcap lunacy. Adam Riches, Nick Helm and Dr Brown spring immediately to mind. But this is a type of comedy that women seem less drawn to, though I sense that that might be changing.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 20th June 2014