Bruce Dessau
- Journalist and reviewer
Press clippings Page 295
Review: Rev, BBC2
Best of all in this episode is the aforementioned Kayvan Novak as Yussef. Novak has come a long way since Fonejacker and really is a very versatile comic actor.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 22nd March 2014Review: The Pin, Soho Theatre, W1
I've seen so many shows at the Edinburgh Fringe over the years that a show must have something good about it if I can still remember bits of it two years later.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 22nd March 2014Ben Van Der Velde joins Camden busking protest
Comedian Ben Van Der Velde will be leading an 'illegal choir' in a mass busking protest this weekend (Sunday March 23) in response to Camden Council's draconian new anti-busking legislation. The protest is organised by Camden's Green Party. Van Der Velde is standing as the party's candidate in the May local elections.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 21st March 2014Review: Miles Jupp, Ambassadors Theatre, WC2
A show that is not totally revolutionary in various senses, perhaps, but all exquisitely delivered.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 21st March 2014News: Jack Dee - Agony Aunt
Jack Dee is developing a new show in which he offers to solve the problems of his fans.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 21st March 2014The Pin, Soho Theatre - comedy review
The sketch duo of Alex Owen and Ben Ashenden have lost none of the heady inventiveness that initially got them noticed.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 20th March 2014Review - Parkinson: Masterclass, Eddie Izzard, Sky Arts
As the title suggests, it is a masterclass in chat. And it helps when Parkinson has a guest as open as Eddie Izzard, who is as happy to talk about running for London Mayor as he is about being an action transvestite and going out for the first time in leg warmers.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 19th March 2014Jim Davidson announces UK tour
Following his victory in Celebrity Big Brother Jim Davidson has announced a major 54-date UK tour starting at the Great Yarmouth Britannia Pier on September 5. 'No Further Action' will see Davidson tell the story of his arrest and the nightmare 12 months that followed, the clearing of his name and winning the heart of the nation all over again as a Big Brother champion.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 18th March 2014Simon Munnery, Leicester Square Theatre - comedy review
While other comedians tend to settle into a groove once they have found their voice, it is heartwarming that Munnery is still finding new avenues to amble down.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 18th March 2014Jack Whitehall, Wembley Arena - comedy review
In terms of production values this may well be the most spectacular arena stand-up show ever. It is a shame then, that the gift did not always live up to the flashy wrapping paper.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 17th March 2014