Bruce Dessau
- Journalist and reviewer
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UK Pun Championships result
The comedian crowned winner was Lee Brace, who pipped Daniel Edison in the final.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 15th February 2023More Edinburgh 2023 shows announced
Comedy management and production company MZA has announced its first 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe comedy shows.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 14th February 2023Judging panel announced for first Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award
Glasgow's Lord Provost Jacqueline McLaren, The Herald & Times Editor-in-Chief Catherine Salmond and Elaine C Smith are among the 11 judges who will shortlist nominations and make recommendations to Sir Billy Connolly, who will then have the final say on the first ever winner of the Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 14th February 2023Sara Pascoe: Success Story at Shaftesbury Theatre review
Pascoe has a fresh take on well-trodden issues and a playful, engaging style that draws you in.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 13th February 2023Rarely Asked Questions, Kate-Lois Elliott
Gentrif*cked - a work in progress - is a debut show about finding your purpose.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 9th February 2023Publicist Madelaine Bennett on the state of comedy criticism
The latest piece in this current series on the state of comedy criticism offers the perspective of the publicist. Madelaine Bennett is the Managing Director of The GingerBread Agency. At the Edinburgh Festival last summer she represented a number of comedy acts including rising star Jordan Gray, who picked up an Edinburgh Comedy Award nomination for Best Show.
Bruce Dessau, Mobius Industries, 9th February 2023Line-up for new gallery of The Museum Of Curiosity revealed
BBC Radio 4's The Museum Of Curiosity is back on air from 20th February with Professor of Ignorance John Lloyd back at the helm. This series he is joined by QI Elf and co-host of No Such Thing As A Fish Anna Ptaszynski who will curate the Museum with him.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 7th February 2023Jonathan Ross, Rosie Jones & Michelle De Swarte join Just For Laughs
Jonathan Ross, comedian Rosie Jones and actress Michelle De Swarte have joined the Just For Laughs London festival line up, which is taking place from 2nd - 5th March 2023 at The O2 complex.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 7th February 2023Comedians announced for Glasgow Comedy Festival Closing Gala
Organisers have said that alongside the presentation of the first ever Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award, Janey Godley and Paul Black will be joined by comedians Liam Farrelly, Marc Jennings, Scott Agnew, Weegie Hink Ae That?! and Jay Lafferty - all ably compered by Susie McCabe. Judy Murray and the third Murray brother, Duncan, are also set to appear. More acts are still to be announced.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 3rd February 2023Leicester Comedy Festival company announces new leadership team
With both current CEO Laura Arends and Founder Geoff Rowe stepping down this year, Big Difference Company, the charity who produce Leicester Comedy Festival and The UK Kids' Comedy Festival are delighted to announce a new leadership team that will take charge following this year's festivals. Joining the Company as CEO will be Michael Harris-Wakelam who is currently Theatre and Events Manager at the Y Theatre in Leicester.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 2nd February 2023