Bruce Dessau
- Journalist and reviewer
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Review: A Christmas Carol-ish...by Mr Swallow, Soho Theatre
Even when the plot goes nowhere fast this is all very enjoyable.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 24th December 2022TV review: Inside No 9: The Bones Of St Nicholas, BBC Two
It's that time again when the challenge is to write about an episode of Inside No. 9 without giving away any spoilers.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 22nd December 2022Comedians cover Terry Hall and The Specials classic Gangsters
A clip has emerged of a group of comedians covering the pop ska classic Gangsters, which originally featured the late, great Terry Hall on vocals in the 2 Tone version. Hall died earlier this week.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 21st December 2022Comedy Women In Print longlist announced
The Published Novel longlist for the Comedy Women in Print Prize (CWIP) is announced on 21st December, comprising a range of satire, sharp wit and dark humour from both established names and debut writers and showcases the evolution of original witty women's writing.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 21st December 2022Rhod Gilbert dates postponed but good news on health front
Rhod Gilbert has been forced to postpone his shows that were due to take place in the New Year, but he has issued a statement with some good news about his ongoing cancer treatment. It is a different medical condition that means the dates have to be rescheduled.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 20th December 2022Liz Kingsman: One Woman Show in the West End
Kingsman has done a proper job here, leaving no stone unturned in her exposure to the genre's mechanics.
Bruce Dessau, Chortle, 20th December 2022Paul Whitehouse returns to Only Fools And Horses
Bonnet Du Douche! Paul Whitehouse will return to the cast of the smash hit West End show Only Fools And Horses: The Musical next year.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 20th December 2022Liz Kingsman: One Woman Show at the Ambassadors Theatre review
It's even better than last time: break a minor byelaw if it helps you get to the gig.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 20th December 2022Simon Brodkin extends tour
Due to overwhelming demand, prankster, award-winning comedian and Lee Nelson creator Simon Brodkin is extending his latest stand-up show, Screwed Up, to over 100 dates with over 50,000 tickets now on sale, ahead of his brand new (already largely sold-out) tour starting on 23rd February 2023.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 13th December 2022UK shows for Trevor Noah
Award-winning comedian Trevor Noah returns to the UK with his brand-new show: Off The Record.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 2nd December 2022