Bruce Dessau
- Journalist and reviewer
Press clippings Page 298
Al Murray, Pappy's & more join Altitude line-up
Al Murray has been added to the line-up of this year's Altitude Festival, which takes place in Mayrhofen, Austria from March 31 - April 4. Also joining an impressive bill are Pappy's, Fred MacAuly and Rainer Hersch.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 11th February 2014New interview: Reece Shearsmith & Steve Pemberton
Be still my beating heart. Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith return to our screens with Inside No. 9, six self-contained comedies with some delicious shocks and surprises. They talk about the series, their other plans and the inevitable prospect of a League of Gentlemen reunion.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 5th February 2014Mark Thomas on his latest show
Mark Thomas hardly looks like a revolutionary. He's more ageing mod in his buttoned Crombie and polished Dr Martens. But when we meet on a Sunday morning he reveals that he's been out since 5am chipping away at the capitalist system.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 5th February 2014Opinion: Critic's notes - Audience...again
After the annoying chatty fan at Tommy Tiernan the other week there was another audience irritant at Seann Walsh last night at the Soho Theatre.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 4th February 2014Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton discuss new show
"We hope there's an 'oh my God' moment. There is always a desire to wrong-foot the viewer. That's what you strive to do."
Bruce Dessau, The Independent, 2nd February 2014Opinion: My Jim Davidson shame?
Early in the run I looked online at the odds and he was 22-1. I thought that was worth a few quid. I don't bet except on the British Open so I completely forgot that I had a Paddy Power internet account opened in a moment of madness a couple of years ago. Then real life got in the way and by the time I got to the bookmakers Davidson's odds had come down to 7-4. I whacked £20 on anyway.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 30th January 2014News: Julian Barratt unveils Jon Breeze
No press tickets issued, no reviewers invited to Julian Barratt's first "love blast" at the Soho Theatre in the guise of relaxation guru Jon Breeze, who wants to "touch your now".
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 28th January 2014South Bank Awards for Bridget Christie & Nick Helm
2013 Foster's Award Winner Bridget Christie and Nick Helm have been victorious today at the South Bank Sky Arts Awards.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 27th January 2014Opinion: Rufus Hound...MEP?
The news that Rufus Hound is planning to stand as an MEP for the pro-NHS National Health Action Party makes him the latest in an increasingly long line of comedians dipping their toes into stormy political waters.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 26th January 2014News: Alasdair Beckett-King wins NATYS
Comedian, illustrator and filmmaker Alasdair Beckett-King was crowned the latest New Act of the Year at the Bloomsbury Theatre tonight (Sunday).
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 26th January 2014