Bruce Dessau
- Journalist and reviewer
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Fund for Terry Jones statue almost at halfway mark
The gofundme campaign to pay for a statue of Terry Jones in his home town of Colwyn Bay has almost reached half the amount after being launched this week. The fund is hoping to raise £120,000 and has so far raised over £49,000 in pledges.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 8th September 2024Rarely Asked Questions - Rosalie Minnitt: Clementine, Soho Theatre
Following a barnstorming run of sell-out shows and critical acclaim at the 2023 and 2024 Edinburgh Fringes and two London residencies, Rosalie Minnitt brings her cult comedy hit Clementine back to Soho Theatre next week (11-14 September), and for a final time, truly marking the end of the 'brat summer' but with a Regency twist.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 6th September 2024Interview: Rarely Asked Questions - Maria Shehata
Maria Shehata is one of the comedians at the next Arabs Are Not Funny! comedy night at the Royal Albert Hall Elgar Room on Friday, October 18.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 4th September 2024Book Review: Before I Go By John Dowie
Dowie writes powerfully about the importance of trying to be a good parent.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 3rd September 2024How to win the Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best Show
If that title doesn't grab you how about 'Alternative Comedy Awards List'?
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 28th August 2024My part in Mark Simmons winning Joke of the Fringe
Now that the Edinburgh Festival is over the story can be told...
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 27th August 2024Malcolm Hardee Awards 2024 results
Mark Dean Quinn, Thom Tuck and Garry Starr have been recognised in 2024's Malcolm Hardee Awards.
British Comedy Guide, 24th August 2024Malcolm Hardee Awards 2024 nominations
The Duncan Brothers, Elliot Wengler, Garry Starr, Mark Dean Quinn, Nate Kitch and Paulina Lenoir are amongst the nominees for the Malcolm Hardee Awards 2024.
British Comedy Guide, 21st August 2024David Eagle wins Outstanding Visually Impaired Award at the Neurodiverse Review Awards
The awards reflect the dedication and exceptional talent of disabled and neurodiverse acts at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 18th August 2024Connor Burns audience evacuated after fire - show rescheduled
A fire broke out yesterday night (Friday 16th August) in Just the Tonic's Nucleus building during comedian Connor Burns' sell-out show 1994.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 17th August 2024