Bruce Dessau
- Journalist and reviewer
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Underbelly puts more comedy shows on sale
The Underbelly has put another batch of Edinbugh Fringe shows on sale.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 10th May 2023Jerry Sadowitz to return to Edinburgh Fringe
Controversial comedian and magician Jerry Sadowitz will make a return to the Edinburgh Fringe this year with a 3-night run at the Queen's Hall.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 9th May 2023The Stand issues new statement on proposed Joanna Cherry appearance
The Stand Comedy Club has issued this updated statement with regard to the previously planned appearance at their Edinburgh venue in August of SNP MP Joanna Cherry. Comedian Bethany Black had cancelled her planned tour date at the venue's sister venue in Glasgow when the gender critical Cherry's appearance was set to go ahead.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 1st May 2023Russell Howard at the London Palladium review
Not vintage Howard but still peppered with punchlines.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 28th April 2023The Oldest Comedy Club In Britain review
This film starts off as a tribute to the club, but ends as a very fitting tribute to Peter Grahame.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 26th April 2023North East Screen announce recipients of BBC Comedy Creator Fund
Sammy Dobson, Raul Kohli and Scott Turnbull, all talented comedy creators from the region, will each receive the development fund as well as support to help pair them with development producers and production companies and provide them with industry networking opportunities.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 26th April 2023Joe Pasquale writes book of horror stories
Set for publication by Hellbound Books on 16 June 2023, Of Mice And Wolfmen will be available in Kindle, Hardback and Paperback versions.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 25th April 2023Rarely asked questions: Stuart Laws
Stand-up, filmmaker and viral Twitter star Stuart Laws' brand new comedy special is released on 20th April by 800 Pound Gorilla Media. The special will be available to watch for free via YouTube.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 20th April 2023Harriet Dyer: Trigger Warning review
A captivating presence, Dyer tells the story of a traumatic event that has cast a shadow over her life - humour is one of the ways she has coped.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 13th April 2023Pleasance announces 2023 Charlie Hartill winners and Comedy Reserve acts
The Pleasance Comedy Reserve is back for its 17th year at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with a double bill of eight brilliant new acts, hand-picked by the Pleasance and performing at Pleasance Dome and Pleasance Courtyard.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 13th April 2023