Bruce Dessau
- Journalist and reviewer
Press clippings Page 304
Review: Daniel Kitson & Guests, Hackney Empire
One downer of the evening was the fact that David Baddiel had pulled out due to a back problem. But when Daniel Kitson introduced his replacement, Kevin Eldon, there was a relieved cheer.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 24th October 2013New interview: Stephen Merchant
Success doesn't seem to have changed him since I first interviewed him a decade ago. He was very friendly and very open.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 16th October 2013TV Preview: Ambassadors
Ambassadors is genuinely top quality television. Just one thing missing. I guess Olivia Colman was too busy to join in.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 15th October 2013Stephen Merchant on love, short actors and orthodontics
His new sitcom is about a gawky Brit struggling to find romance in Los Angeles. A case of art imitating life? Yes, says the comedian. And no...
Bruce Dessau, The Independent, 13th October 2013Richard Herring review
In We're All Going To Die, Richard Herring employs his trademark mix of high-brow wit and low-brow puerile style to good effect, debunking angelic depictions of heaven and considering immortality.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 11th October 2013Jo Brand defends Lee Mack's comments on women comics
Jo Brand has defended Lee Mack, who she says was unfairly treated by the press for expressing views on Desert Island Discs recently that women weren't cut out for comedy.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 9th October 2013Opinion: impro v scripted - no contest?
I've seen Paul Merton do scripted and unscripted shows in recent years and there is always a thrill at his impro shows which was missing from his stand-up show.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 8th October 2013TV Preview: Man Down
Greg Davies' high velocity lunacy is in full effect. And for that we should give huge, six foot eight inch high thanks.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 7th October 2013Review: Brighton Comedy Festival Opening Gala
This show had a fresh feel about it despite feeling a little like a pocket-sized C4 Comedy Gala. The surprise special guest was Michael McIntyre, who was greeted with, well, if not a standing ovation certainly a sitting ovation.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 5th October 2013Micky Flanagan, Wembley Arena - comedy review
Nothing revolutionary, simply mainstream humour at its best, the comedic equivalent of Flanagan's favourite radio station, Magic FM. Call it Magic MF.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 4th October 2013