Bruce Dessau
- Journalist and reviewer
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Rarely asked questions: Daniel Foxx
Daniel Foxx is performing at Live at Brighton Dome Bleeped as part of the inaugural Brighton Dome Comedy Festival. A swear-free edition of the venue's flagship comedy showcase Live at Brighton Dome, the show is a mixed bill of high quality acts, with no rude bits.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 18th October 2024Maisie Adam at the Clapham Grand review: a comedy natural at the top of her game
The Yorkshire born comedian is having a real moment - and it's not hard to see why.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 18th October 2024Rarely asked questions: George Lewis
Stockport-born writer and comedian George Lewis, who has repeatedly gone viral on social media for his hysterical parenting skits and instantly relatable sketches (racking up over 350 million views), is hosting a free comedy show about 'AI', asking Is My Fridge Smarter Than Me?.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 18th October 2024Mo Gilligan at the Eventim Apollo review
His everyman charisma inspired deafening laughter.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 11th October 2024Book review: Jokes, Jokes, Jokes: My Very Funny Memoir by Jenny Eclair
Jokes, Jokes, Jokes is a terrific read which really gives you an insight into what it is like being a professional female comedian. It is not easy.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 8th October 2024Rose Matafeo at Arcola Theatre review
Matafeo is an instantly engaging stage presence, a whipsmart whirlwind whose show proves a bracingly funny success.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 8th October 2024Gold's 2024 Christmas cracker gag competition opens
The 12th annual Christmas cracker joke contest from Gold is now open for entries.
British Comedy Guide, 7th October 2024Left wing comedian offers Liz Truss a free ticket so she can check if he is funny
Stephen G Titley says that if Liz Truss does want to come and see him appearing at the Liverpool Fringe on Friday, October 4, she can have a free ticket.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 2nd October 2024Brand new show from Daniel Kitson
Pith will run at the Royal Exchange, Manchester, from October 17 - 26. It is described as "a new storytelling experiment".
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 29th September 2024Book review: One Sinha Lifetime by Paul Sinha
Just as I'd given up waiting for a review copy of Paul Sinha's autobiography I received a message from the author. He wanted to check if I was in because he had decided to bring round a copy himself. In some ways this seems to sum up one of the themes of the book. Whatever Sinha tries he usually succeeds, but not without there being plenty of unexpected bumps in the road first.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 25th September 2024