Bruce Dessau
- Journalist and reviewer
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David Baddiel at Bloomsbury Theatre review
Though less moving than his last two personal shows, this very funny take on social media is a Twitter tonic.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 12th October 2021Line-up revealed for Musical Comedy Awards final
The line-up has been revealed for the 2021 WeGotTickets Musical Comedy Awards. The final will take place at the Bloomsbury Theatre in London on Saturday, October 23.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 8th October 2021Review: Laugharne Weekend
It has regularly been said that the Laugharne Festival is a dream-like event. And this year's three-day arts reverie in the small town in South Wales where Dylan Thomas used to write was no exception.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 6th October 2021Al Murray's Pub Landlord gigs for victory with new tour
Al Murray, The Pub Landlord will embark on a brand new UK tour for 2022.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 6th October 2021New tour for Jamali Maddix
Jamali Maddix is hitting the road again with his new show, KING CRUD, running from Wed 19th January to Saturday 28th May 2022.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 6th October 2021Why David Mitchell said no to Taskmaster
"I've been asked and I've said 'no thanks'", explained Mitchell. "It's a very good show but I don't want to be on it. My feeling is that I'd be shit but not in a funny way."
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 6th October 2021Jonathan Pie at Bloomsbury Theatre review
The YouTuber goes headlong into this set but it could use a bit more updating.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 6th October 2021Comedy Store agency signs first new talent in 3 years
The Comedy Store has announced their first new signings in 3 years to the agency arm of their company: Kate Cheka, Michael May and Chin Wang.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 4th October 2021Shazia Mirza: Coconut at Soho Theatre review
This sharp show should push Mirza to another level.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 30th September 2021Review: Attack of the Hollywood Clichés!, Netflix
If you want conclusive proof that not everything Charlie Brooker touches turns to gold, check out Attack Of The Hollywood Clichés!, the one-off comedy special he has produced for Netflix. If you want an hour of escapist clippage and laughs you'll be satisfied, if you are hoping for anything close to his telly takedowns in Screenwipe think again.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 29th September 2021