Bruce Dessau
- Journalist and reviewer
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Jonathan 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 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 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 2023Just for Laughs London: the 6 shows to book now
For four days in March the O2 complex in Greenwich will host a smorgasbord of events, showcasing Hollywood stars, new talent, club nights, podcasts and discussions.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 1st February 2023Kit Hesketh-Harvey dies
In a varied career Hesketh-Harvey was probably best known for his work as half of musical comedy duo Kit and the Widow with pianist Richard Sisson, a fellow member of Cambridge Footlights.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 1st February 2023Pierre Novellie at the Soho Theatre review
The tightly written script ensures that the laughs keep coming, even when the subject is serious.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 31st January 2023Rarely asked questions: Rhiannon Shaw, Vault Festival
Character comedian and stand-up Rhiannon Shaw (BBC New Comedy Awards 2022, David Nobbs Memorial Trust Winner 2022) brings the first iteration of her Fringe debut to Vault Festival 2023.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 30th January 2023Interview: Michelle De Swarte
"I moved to New York when I was 20 years old and became a model, made loads of money and lived a crazy life. I moved back to the UK at 38 and by the time I got my arse back to London all I owned was in two suitcases."
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 27th January 2023Deep Fake Neighbour Wars review
As for the lookalikes the faces look about as spot on as you can get. It is no surprise that the programme starts with a disclaimer making it clear that these are fakes and that this is a comedy.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 26th January 2023