Bruce Dessau
- Journalist and reviewer
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Edinburgh Fringe venue announced with shows
Beyond The Joke can exclusively reveal that Live Nation is set to stage Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2021 shows at Edinburgh Corn Exchange from Thursday 5 to Sunday 8 August. The shows will be Craig Hill - Pumped!, Daniel Sloss: HUBRiS and Henning Wehn: It'll All Come Out In The Wash.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 17th May 2021TV: Inside No 9, Wuthering Heist, BBC Two
Last week I was mildly mocked on social media for describing a programme that some people didn;t like the sound of as "eagerly anticipated". I think it is fair, however, to describe the new series of Inside No. 9 as eagerly anticipated without risking a big lawsuit landing in my inbox with a virtual thwack.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 10th May 2021Why Zoe Lyons wore a hat on HIGNFY
For those wondering why Zoe Lyons is wearing a beanie hat on Have I Got News For You on Friday night it is because she has alopecia.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 7th May 2021How Inside No. 9 wanted to decapitate Mrs Brown
The creators of Inside No. 9 have revealed that they considered decapitating the sitcom character Mrs Brown in their groundbreakingly live episode Dead Line.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 6th May 2021Richard Herring confirms interview shows with audience
Richard Herring has confirmed further names for his upcoming RHLSTP interview shows. They will take place at the Clapham Grand in south London and there will be a socially distanced audience.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 5th May 2021Soho Theatre announces reopening programme
Soho Theatre has announced its reopening season featuring live theatre, live comedy and live cabaret.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 30th April 2021Massive new tour for Mark Watson
This show has been some time in the making, thanks to all that unpleasantness with the virus. He's rarely looked forward to anything in his life. All those 41 years of it to date.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 30th April 2021Gary Delaney adds new dates to tour
After performing no fewer than 160 shows on his last circuit of the country, Gary Delaney might be expected to take a bit of a breather now. But he has spent the lockdown period burrowing through the looking-glass and emerging with his laatest show. Welcome to Gary In Punderland.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 30th April 2021Andrew Lawrence tour announced
Live At The Apollo comedian, Andrew Lawrence is well-known over lockdown for his is viral, satirical online videos, and is stepping out of the comfort of his home this summer to head on tour to make the nation laugh again in real life.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 29th April 2021New comedy club hits the road showcasing top talent
Artist management company RBM has announced a brand-new show that will tour England's regional art centres this summer. (Back) On The Road Comedy Club is a brand new show which will see a host of rotating comedians travelling around the country getting the nation laughing again in real life. No Zoom link required!
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 29th April 2021