Bruce Dessau
- Journalist and reviewer
Press clippings Page 291
Preview review: Bec Hill
As far as we know Hill hasn't been talking to any heart-throbs in bars lately so there is less pressure this year, but great things are still expected from this rising star.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 16th June 2014US comic claims Alan Davies show ripped off his format
Paul Provenza has hit out at Dave's new comedy show As Yet Untitled, which starts tonight at 10pm. Provenza argues that the series, fronted by Alan Davies, is strikingly similar to his own series The Green Room, in which comedians sit around and chat off the cuff.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 16th June 2014News: Simon Amstell announces tour
Simon Amstell has announced London dates as part of the forthcoming UK tour of his new show, entitled To Be Free.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 12th June 2014Fringe preview: Bridget Christie, Camden Head
A preview of Bridget Christie's Fringe show.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 7th June 2014Fringe Preview: Pete Firman, Grey Horse, Kingston
It is surely only a matter of time before the bulging Edinburgh Fringe programme boasts a special section for all the magicians appearing there. And when it does pride of place should go to Pete Firman, who is one of the best and most entertaining illusionists to appear in recent years.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 6th June 2014Edinburgh Fringe Preview: Laurence Owen
I saw him a couple of months ago in the Musical Comedy Awards final and was pretty impressed by the contrast between his nerdy Elvis Costello looks and his sick and twisted lyrics.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 5th June 2014TV Review: Badults, BBC3
I certainly still find Pappy's very funny, but whereas onstage the childishness is knowing, on television if you were unaware of their history you might think that you were watching a children's programme that had been badly scheduled.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 2nd June 2014Interview: Pappy's
Hold on to your takeaway pizzas, Matthew Crosby, Ben Clark and Tom Parry return to BBC3 on June 2 for the second series of Badults.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 30th May 2014Daniel Sloss signs US TV deal
Daniel Sloss has signed a talent deal to create an untitled television pilot with chat show host Conan O'Brien's Conaco production company for a major USA studio.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 26th May 2014News: Balham comedy festival line-up announced
The 2014 Balham Comedy Festival, running from July 11-19, has announced its line-up. Among the names confirmed are Susan Calman, Paul Daniels, Robert Newman, Phill Jupitus, Reginald D. Hunter, Tim Vine, Stephen K Amos, Marcus Brigstocke, Milton Jones, Shappi Khorsandi, Mark Steel, Richard Herring, Jeremy Hardy, Susan Calman, Kevin Day, Gary Delaney, Kerry Godliman, Tony Law, and Fred MacAulay with more performers to be announced.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 23rd May 2014