Bruce Dessau
- Journalist and reviewer
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Panto for Daliso Chaponda
Harlequin Theatre and Cinema has announced that Britain's Got Talent finalist Daliso Chaponda will join their star line-up as Wishee Washee for the return of this year's Christmas pantomime, Aladdin.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 23rd September 2021Complaints over lack of swearing in Taskmaster
Producer Andy Cartwright tweeted a brief explanation towards the end of the broadcast: "Wrong version of Taskmaster played I'm afraid. Oops. Ding happens."
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 23rd September 2021Book review: Bob Mortimer The Autobiography - And Away
Let's get the obvious out of the way. Bob Mortimer is pretty much established as a national treasure. Maybe not in the Judi Dench league just yet, but for a generation of comedy fans - maybe a couple of generations - he is up there with the showbiz legends. So it's great to hear his story of how he got there first-hand.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 22nd September 2021Review: Never Mind The Buzzcocks, Sky Max
They said it couldn't and maybe shouldn't be done. They did it and it worked. Welcome back.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 22nd September 2021Comedy Women in Print prize shortlist revealed
The Comedy Women in Print Prize (CWIP) has revealed its shortlists for this year's funniest novels by women.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 21st September 2021Victoria Coren Mitchell's red hair for Taskmaster?
Victoria Coren Mitchell's appearance on last night's Only Connect has sent social media into a frenzy. Coren Mitchell hosted the quiz with red hair - presumably a wig - but made no reference of it at the start of the programme. Viewers were immediately puzzled, asked why she was sporting red hair and ran riot on Twitter with various theories, many wondering if it was to do with Coren Mitchell's forthcoming appearance on Taskmaster.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 20th September 2021Ricky Gervais at the Palladium review
Gervais always cuts as close as possible to the bone to make his points as he explores the nature of offence and humour as an escape valve.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 17th September 2021Brandon Burke wins BCG Pro Performance Awards 2020
Brandon Burke has won the inaugural BCG Pro Performance Awards 2020 at a live final in central London.
British Comedy Guide, 17th September 2021New UK tour and book for impressionist Josh Berry
Josh Berry, best-known for his spoof Number 10 special adviser Rafe Hubris, kicks off his first UK tour on Friday, 1 October at Leicester Square Theatre, London.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 15th September 2021Review: Jack Whitehall: Travels With My Father, Netflix
There does feel like a fair bit of padding, with lots of classsical music and sweeping views of the countryside, but maybe that will appeal to American viewers. For me a lot of what the duo do felt like going through the motions.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 15th September 2021